Renewal and Rejuvenation \ Parashat Tazriah Mezorah
D'var Torah: The purification process for tza'arat -- a spiritual disorder caused by slanderous speech -- requires two birds. The person who spoke disparagingly is required to bring two birds to the Temple. The Kohen (Priest) performs a ceremony with one bird which renders atonement for the person who spoke negatively about his friend. This process motivates the person to eliminate improper speech and to correct his character. The second bird is set free to fly off to "an open field." The flight of the bird symbolizes that man can soar out of the pitfalls of human nature and ascend to a life of purity and goodness.
Moral: Regardless of our actions, HaShem always gives us the opportunity to renew, rejuvenate, and uplift ourselves. Application: Envision the bird being released by the Kohen. See him soar to the heights and land in an open field, teeming with life. Imagine that you are that bird. See yourself soar above human nature and ascend to holiness and purity. Experience the joy of forgiveness and personal redemption. |
L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph
Refuah Shleimah
Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta
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