Endless Opportunities for Renewal
As a result of the incident of the golden calf, Klal Yisrael lost the merit to inherit Eretz Yisrael. Even so, HaShem created an opportunity to rectify their misdeed. He instructed them to send the spies to Eretz Yisrael. If they would bring a positive report they would regain the merit to inherit Eretz Yisrael. However, they misinterpreted HaShem's intentions. They assumed that He was sending Klal Yisrael to their destruction as a punishment for the golden calf. Therefore, they gave a negative report about Eretz Yisrael which resulted in a desecration of HaShem and a lost opportunity. Lesson: Regardless of any mistake we make, there is never reason for despair. HaShem, in His great mercy, creates endless opportunities for us to rectify our sins. App: Counter thoughts of self-doubt with the trust that HaShem accepts, helps, and loves everyone who returns to Him. (Based on Magid Mesharim of Rav Yoseph Cairo) Click Here to view the Salant Mussar Library Collection |
L"N Rav Yochanon Mordecai Ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leach bas Yehudah
Refuah Shleimah
Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta
Leiba Zlota bas Chana
Shalom Yoseph ben Leiba Zlota
Daniel Zvi ben Yochevd
Riva bas Henya
Zivia bas Raizel |
