Lilui Nishmas Asher Zelig ben Zvi Hirsh
Bee a Positive Influence
Devorah, the Prophetess, served as the judge of Israel for forty years. The Torah calls her a "fiery woman," implying she had dynamic spiritual powers. Her name, Devorah, means "bee." The bee has two opposite characteristics: it gives a bitter sting and it produces sweet honey. Devorah personified the aspects of the bee. Meaning, she stung herself, i.e., she rectified her own negative character traits. By purifying herself, she emerged with a sweet and holy personality that influenced and inspired Klal Yisrael to return to HaShem.
Lesson: The most effective way to influence others is by rectifying your own inner imperfections.
Visualization: Envision yourself as a bee. Fly to your negative traits and heal them. See your personality as sweet as honey and be pleasant to all your loved ones and friends.
(Based on the commentary of Ohr Torah to Shoftim) |
L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Refuah Shieimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Etta Refuah Shleimah R' Pinchas ben Gittel Rus |
