The mystical power of the Hebrew letter Heh
- The unexpected gift of two gold necklaces with the letter Heh
- The double salvation was immediate.
The following is a letter received by the editorial board, sent by the honorable and distinguished Rabbi, the Hasid Rabbi Menachem Binyomin Paskasz, shlita (may he live long and well), one of the directors of the World Organization for the Dissemination of the Torah of the Zera Shimshon:
Dear and esteemed friends, distinguished editors of the wonderful Zera Shimshon bulletin, published by the World Organization for the Dissemination of the Torah of the Zera Shimshon:
As I begin my words, I wish to point out that, along with tens of thousands of the People of Israel, I too have the merit of delighting in the Torah teachings that you present to your readers: beautiful and sweet pearls taken from the wisdom of the Gaon and Kadosh, Rabenu Rabbi Shimshon Chaim ben Rabbi Nachman Michael, author of the Zera Shimshon, of blessed memory, who is known throughout the land as a worker of salvations, and thanks to the study of his books, Zera Shimshon and Toldot Shimshon, thousands have been saved. The effort you invest to make the teachings accessible to all is evident in every edition. Happy are you and happy is your portion. May you receive blessing.
I wish to add to what is written in the Zera Shimshon bulletin, Parshat Lech Lecha, on the verse, “And He took him outside” (Bereshit 15:5), in which our Rabbi explained the reason why the word hachutzah (החוצה: ‘outside’) appears with an additional letter Heh: that the Hebrew letter Heh (ה) has the quality of attracting progeny, for, as its numerical equivalent is five, it alludes to the Five Books of the Torah. This means that by the merit of the Torah, mazal (luck/astrology) does not rule over Israel, and all natural or astrological forces are nullified. This makes it clear that, for our Rabbi, the letter Heh is a symbol of salvations that transcend nature.
I consider it appropriate to add what is known from the Zohar, Parshat Pinchas: that the letter Heh possesses a great virtue for promoting conception and holy progeny, as it is derived from the verse, that the Heh (ה) will grant them descendants. Likewise, various ancient books that deal with names mention that it is beneficial for a woman's name to include the letter Heh, as this is conducive to conception. Our Rabbi, the Zera Shimshon, also mentions several times throughout his work that the letter Heh has the quality of fostering birth.
A few years ago, I had the merit of participating in a mitzvah: the construction of a mikveh (ritual immersion bath) in Williamsburg, carried out by the Yetev Lev community, to which I contributed. The Admor of Satmar, shlita, gave a gold necklace with the letter Heh (ה) to all the donors and volunteers. A short time later, when I made an additional donation, I received a second necklace with the same gold letter Heh. This object is known to be a segulah (a potent remedy or good luck charm) for conception and for raising enduring offspring, as brought by our Great Rabbi, the Chida, in his work Midbar Kedemot, where he testifies that many in the Land of Israel practice this segulah.
I had a friend whose son and daughter had been married for several years without being blessed with offspring. I gave him the two pendants that I had, and the following year, both households were remembered before Hashem and were blessed with descendants: one had a son, and the other, a daughter. And, indeed, it is well known that the segulah of the letter Heh (ה) is tried and tested.
May it be the Divine Will that all those awaiting salvation in matters of enduring progeny — and in any other matter — will merit to see redemption and good tidings soon; and may the merit of our Rabbi, the Zera Shimshon, as well as the study of his books and the support for increasing those who study them, serve to ensure that all who fulfill his request will be remembered with salvation and mercy very soon.
Menachem Binyomin Paskasz
From the blessing and promise of our Rabbi, Shimshon Chaim Nachmani
In his request and supplication in the introduction to his books: 'For the sake of my brothers, friends, and students, may they mention my name on their lips, and may my name be remembered for good in their mouths after my death, as in ten languages of prayer I plead with them, and the Master of reward will repay with the best of long life, sustenance, and abundance to those who do good deeds.'
The Zera Shimshon promised those who study his words:
"May your eyes merit to see children and grandchildren, wise and perceptive, thriving as olive shoots around your table. And may your homes be filled with an abundance of good, with wealth and honor never ceasing from amongst your progeny."
The Yohrtzeit of the Holy Zera Shimshon zy"a is on Friday, the 6th day of Elul. Those wishing to partake in the expenses of the commemorative seuda should please contact Rabbi Pashkez at 347-496-5657.
