Chizuk and Idud

Chizuk & Idud - Parashat Vayikra

In the Gutnick Edition to the Chumash, Sefer VaYikra, the editor writes in the name of the Lubavitcher Rebbe: “Rashi explains that every time God communicated with Moshe, whether it was the expression Vaydaber (He spoke), or Vayomer (He said) or Vay’tzav (He commanded) - it was always preceded by God calling to Moshe by name as a sign of affection (Keriah - Vayikra).

Before God would begin to speak words of Torah to Moshe, He first expressed his affection for him. This teaches us that God’s affection for Moshe - and likewise His affection for every Jew - is more deep-rooted in God’s essence than even the Torah itself.”

God reaches out to us everywhere. The Purim miracle that we celebrated recently is witness to that fact. Here in Israel, God’s affection is particularly evident. The miracle of the State of Israel, the fact that we have returned to Yerushalayim, the myriad economic, scientific and educational opportunities that are present here, make it evident that God is helping us create the platform for the return of the Jewish people to Israel.

Parashat Vayikra focuses on Korbanot - sacrifices. The root of Korban is kiruv - to come close to another. While coming to Israel may entail some significant sacrifice, we do it in order to come closer to God who is calling out to each one of us in great affection “Return home My children!”

Let us respond to that call. Aloh NaAleh!

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