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The Unbounded Levels of Spiritual Joy \ Parashat Ki Tisah
D'var Torah: "And when Moshe descended from Mount Sinai with the two Tablets of Testimony...Moshe did not know that rays of light projected from his face, from when He spoke with him." (Shemot 34:30). What factor caused Moshe to shine with the light of the sun? When HaShem taught Moshe Torah on Mount Sinai, sparks of light flashed from the Shechinah and illuminated his face. Yet, how could it be that Moshe was not aware of the great light beaming from his countenance? Moshe Rabenu's heart was filled with the intense, incomparable joy of coming close to HaShem and learning the holy Torah. The light that projected from Moshe's face was an external reflection that revealed his inner exuberance. The real expression of Moshe Rabenu's light was the unbounded levels of joy that he experienced in his heart.
Moral: Torah study and coming close to HaShem offers us infinite levels of spiritual joy. The primary goal of our mission is to take advantage of the opportunity to grasp the joy of Torah and closeness to HaShem, that is available to everyone who engages in its study. Application: Envision Moshe Rabenu's countenance shining like the light of the sun. Consider that the light upon his countenance reflects his unbounded inner joy of receiving the Torah from HaShem. When you study Torah enjoy the words, delight in the concepts, and take pleasure in coming closer to HaShem. (Based on the Midrash Tanchumah) 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. | 
