The Mitzvah to Be Joyous
Once, when Elisha HaNavi wanted to attain prophecy, he requested a minstrel to play for him. The special music lifted his soul with happiness and elevated his mind to receive the prophecy.
Lesson: Sadness is sometimes part of the human experience. If it occurs, it is a Mitzvah to use positive stimuli to bring us joy. For example, use music as Elisha did, engage in positive thinking, or spend time with a good friend, etc.
App: Take a few minutes to count your blessings. Also, reflect on the great miracles HaShem did for us in the Exodus from Egypt and the great miracles that He will do for us at the time of our redemption -- and fill your heart with joy. (Based on Menoras HaMaor) If you didn't send in names or would like to add additional names, it is never too late. Please send new email addresses to: salantorg@gmail.com
On the merit of strengthening the souls of other people, the great merit of Rabbi Yisrael Salanter will stand for you and bring countless blessings into your life.
L'iluye Nishamos Rav Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Dedicated to Yochaon Baruch ben Fruma Etta for Refuah Sheleimah
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