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Joy, Prophecy, and Song \ Parashat B'Shalach
D'var Torah: "Then Moshe and the Children of Israel sang this song to HaShem. I will sing to HaShem for He is highly exalted, horse and rider He cast into the sea" (Shemot 15:1). After the miraculous splitting of the Red Sea, Moshe and Klal Yisrael, were moved to sing a beautiful song of joyous thanksgiving and praise to HaShem. Even the nursing infants and the babies in the womb sang jubilantly to HaShem. What was the factor that so elevated the entire nation to join in spontaneous song? HaShem revealed Himself so clearly at the sea that the awe of HaShem's majesty and wonderful goodness filled their hearts with perfect faith. This elevated state of consciousness uplifted them to a state of prophecy, inspiring them to sing so joyfully to HaShem. Moral: HaShem's miraculous parting of the sea was accompanied with the gift of prophecy which awakened in the hearts of the entire Klal Yisrael. Their clear awareness of the great kindness of HaShem, His awesome majesty and holiness, imbued the Children of Israel with perfect faith in HaShem, inspiring them with spiritual elevation and joyous song. Application: Envision yourself standing at the shore of the Red Sea. The deep waters before you and the Egyptians charging from behind. Suddenly, the sea parts before you, making a passageway for your escape. You and the entire nation walk across the dry sea bed. The Egyptian pursuers are drowned in the sea. Sense the awesome holiness and wonderful goodness of HaShem surround you, filling your heart with perfect faith and incomparable happiness. Join Klal Yisrael in a joyful, prophetic song of thanksgiving and praise to HaShem. (Based on the commentary of the Ohr HaChaim to the Torah} The Salant Foundation is currently looking for a Shul or community to partner with us in sharing the merit of the unique and important Salant Kollel. There are practical and easy ways (such as adoptakollel.org) to create a special mutual relationship between the Kollel and a Shul or community. If you think your shul or community or even workplace might want to participate in supporting the Salant Kollel, please contact Rabbi Zvi Miller at salantorg@gmail.com, and we'll discuss how to go about implementing your idea. Thank you. |
L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Refuah Shleimah
Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta
Riva bas HenyaZivia bas RaizelLeah Hadassah bas Michal ChanaChava Bas Michal ChanahChaya Harriet Bat Sophie Lee Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora
Chaya Leah bas Sara Chaya Shaina Chana Bas Itcha
Netanel Ilan ben Shayna Tzipora
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