ABSTRACT לקוטי שיחות
- תוכן הענינים מ לקו"ש השבועי -
נשמת אפרים לע"נ ר' אפרים ב"ר אברהם ע"ה האפמאן
▪Resource to encourage the study of the Rebbe’s sichos ▪
One must remember all Jews, even those far away, and counter the worldly noises. The Robe has bells that makes noises; the Cohen HaGadol represents all Jews, including those on the level of Baalei Teshuvah (noisy service).
מעיל
Not enough to love another Jew (like yourself), but one must have Mesiras Nefesh (more love) for him as well. Moshe’s name is not in the Parsha (as a result of his Mesiras Nefesh for the Jews) reflects the essential connection between Moshe and the Jewish people (more than with the Torah). Moshe is Yisroel and Yisroel is Moshe.
ואתה
The first thing when meeting another Jew is to remind him of his true being and connect to the Nasi HaDor. Aifod, Choshen, & Me’il are necessary for entrance to the Holy areas since they are a constant reminder of the relationship with HaShem. The other 5 garments are necessary for the Avodah signifying the importance of deed.
*ומתו
The ability to transform willful violations comes from the level of Yechida, which resides in the heart. Rashi learns the Aifod as a function of extra modesty; Rambam, the Aifod is a garment of ornamentation see below.
*האפד
Physical evidence (like found in genizas) is not as strong a proof as authentic Mesorah. The words on the Tzitz were written on one line or two lines? Do not relay on eye witness testimony since probably not the real item (like the menorah).
קדש לה'
A Tzadik is more connected to all worlds (even this world) after his passing since now relating to the essence. Name of Moshe not mentioned in the Parsha, but referred to in the second person; present is the essence, which is higher than the level of name. תצוה = 501 (5 X 10 X 10 +1) 101 verses (10X10+1)
ז' אדר
To achieve prophecy, B’nai N’viim would wear a linen Aifod similar to the priestly Aifod, through which the Cohen Gadol received his prophecy.
האפד
Ohel Moed served two purposes:
1) Place where G-d expresses His Will to the Jews
2) The Jews come to meet G-d and pray
*ונועדתי שמה
The stones display the levels of unity of the Jews: unity without distinction; or unity through distinctive groupings. Order of the names on the stones: According to Rashi by order of their birth. According to Rambam by order of the mothers according to their births.
*כתולדותם
Uniqueness of the Sash is expressed in that it has no specific function; represents the positive notion of a general readiness to perform G-d’s service; this readiness reveals the nullification of the individual standing before HaShem (possibly reflecting the higher reason for wearing a gartel during davening).
