Baruch Hashem
Eve of the Holy Shabbat 1 (from Parsha) Noah2
day thirtieth 3 of the month of Tishrei, which is Rosh Chodesh
(head, beginning of the month) by MarJeshvan
5744, Brooklyn, NY.
To all the sons and daughters of Israel
wherever they may be
May Hashem be upon them and may they have life!
Shalom and blessing!
Finding ourselves at the seal and the end 4 of the month of Tishrei, which as explained in the Holy Books 5, this same word (Tishrei תשרי The name of the month includes the letters of the word “Reshit”6 רשית , which indicates that this month constitutes (not only the beginning of the year, but fundamentally) the head of the year (Rosh), that is, just as the head of the body is in relation to the body, so too is this month 7 It defines how one's behavior will be throughout the year. Therefore, remembering the decisions (made during this month) to apply them in daily life "revitalizes" the day and all its actions, including words and thoughts, and infuses them with greater energy, light, and holiness, as these are "taken" from the head during the month of Tishrei. 8 .
It is appropriate, then, and this is the opportune moment, to make emphatic mention, by means of this letter, of at least the summary (“the final conclusion”) of the month and its festivities 9, Each of them, with respect to its specific subject, is the "head", that is, the respective source of instruction and motivation to carry out every day of the year.
Beginning with the acceptance of the yoke of the Kingdom of Heaven, קבלת עול מלכות שמים and fear (of Gd) - the central point of Rosh Hashana; repentance and return (Teshuva) - the central point of the Ten Days of Teshuva 10 and of Yom Kippur; the joyful observance of the commandments 11 y 12 speed 13 h
This review must be carried out with a strong and genuine emphasis, so as to ensure that all the teachings of the festivities and the decisions made therein are fully implemented, to the fullest extent, both quantitatively and qualitatively, in concrete action, with action being the primary focus. 14.
That it begins each day “immediately upon waking“ 15 (from the dream) with the recitation of: מודה אני לפנך מלך וכו “I thank and acknowledge you before me, King…“, an act that reflects the coronation of the King, as God asks. תמליכוני עליכם “Crown me 16 as King over you (“the acceptance of the Yoke of His Kingdom“), on Rosh Hashanah. .
This proclamation, which leads to fearing Hashem throughout the day, expresses the spirit of the Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe, in general, and of Yom Kippur in particular, accompanied by a complete Teshuvah (repentance and return to God), so that these (the acceptance of His kingdom and His fear) lead 17to the fulfillment of all His commandments (the “royal decrees“), and especially to the study of Torah. And to do so with joy, which reflects the spirit of Zman Simchatenu 18 , Time of our Joy, of the Feast of Sukkot (and the “4 species“), ,19 from Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. .
And the complete and perfect action in all this will further strengthen every Jew, and unite all, through "one Torah for all," , תורה אחת לכולנה in their capacity as “God’s community“ (and His people), and made it clear that every day אלוקים ניצב בעדת א-ל “God 20 He is standing (with the strength of the King) 21 ) in the congregation of God “ , and “ קדים ואתי“ (D`s) arrives first 22 “(preceding the man), and gives him in advance the strength and the blessing to carry out all the above in a happy and complete manner. .
Especially in the current year 22* which is an embolismic year (of 13 months) and a full year 23, שנה שלמה 23* possessor of the greatest number of days possible in a year, שפ''ה 24 three hundred and eighty-five days.
And the actions taken in all of this will surely hasten and accelerate even further the true and complete redemption at the hands of Mashiaj Tzidkenu, and this will be in a peaceful and pleasant manner. 25, בשובה ונחת with perfect peace, and “Noah” נח מנוחה - tranquillity 26 complete
Soon indeed in our time.
NOTE: If for any reason the above was not carried out, as explained in many places 28 and also referring to the practical application and legal status of Halakha 29, The auspicious time extends "after the festival," and in relation to the above, from Shmini Atzeret (and Simchat Torah) until the 7th of Mar Cheshvan.
It should be noted that, although generally the act of taking a fair balance with one's soul and the resulting conclusion, sum, and outcome, etc., is done by withdrawing into oneself, in this case, the special nature of decisions made in community, and with the merit of the community (Zejut Hatzibur), is highlighted. As explained at length in the compendium "Heijaltzu" 30 החלצו מאתכם
GRADES:
1- Whose song שיר של יום ( Sidur Tehilat Hashem (Kehot) p. . 79) The phrase corresponding to this day (“Hashem is King, He has invested Himself with splendor“) is related to Rosh Hashanah – based on the explanation of our sages of blessed memory in Pirkim of Rabbi Eliezer, chapter 11, that on the day Adam was created, on Rosh Hashanah, he crowned the Most High over himself (and over all creatures) and said, ”Hashem is King, He has invested Himself with splendor…“
2- And in his daily Chumash study quota he says: “that he may dwell in the tents of Shem“ - that he may make His Divine Presence dwell in the people of Israel (Bereshit 9:27 and in Rashi there)
3- See Shulchan Aruch Even Haezer 126, 6.
4- And everything goes according to plan in the end, according to the seal – Brajot 12,a-
5- Baal Haturim Eikev 11, 12. Or Hatora Sukkot 1756. Maamarim 5630 p. 287.
6- רשית השנה From the year. It is written incompletely. ראשית (without the Alef. Eikev there) See Or Torah of Rav Hamaguid (Kehot) 53,3
7- See Ohr Hatorah Sukkot there. Braja end of 1866 onwards. Tzohar Taase 5702 chap. 3. See also Likutei Torah Nitzavim 47 ab. Ateret Rosh at the beginning.
8- Which is also the seventh month, Shvii שביעי - Svii satisfied – mesuvá – in everything (Vayikra Rabbah 29:8), and who in turn satisfies all Israel with manifold well-being, for the whole year – Haiom Yom of the 25th of Elul (Haiom Yom Spanish version p. 90), Keter Shem Tov (Kehot) appendix 31, and it is referenced there. See also Yom Tov shel Rosh Hashanah 5710 at the beginning.
9- A month rich in festivities – Bet Yosef on the Tur Orach Chaim 492 (“and what is written“). Shulchan Aruch Harav Orach Chaim 492 inc. 2. See also appendix to Shulchan Aruch Harav Orach Chaim 131,8.
10 - Note from Rambam Laws of Teshuvah 2,6: Teshuvah … in the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom HaKippurim is most beautiful and is received immediately.
11-As it is written (Tehilim 100,2): serve Hashem with joy. See Zohar III 56, a. Ikarim 3, chap. 33 (brought and explained in Ohr Hatorah on Tehillim on the vers.). Rambam end of Lulav Laws. Shaar Hamitzvot of the AriZal in its prologue. Shla end of Tavó (386, a) Tania cap. 26 (Spanish version page 125). Likutei Torah Tazria 20, c. Siddur 281, d. Hemshej 5672 III p. 1,261 onwards. Ivdu et Hashem Besimcha 5699 (end p. 94 onwards). And in the Torah Or (Toldot 20, b): the AriZal was immensely happy when performing the mitzvot and thus became worthy of the holy spirit (of prophecy). The relationship between joy and the holy spirit – see Yerushalmi Sukkah, beginning of chapter 5. Explained in Likutei Amarim of the Maggid (Kehot) chapter 259 (p. 66, c onwards).
12-See Igueret Hakodesh – Tania- IV epistle 21 (Tania in Spanish (Kehot) p. 527): with formidable speed to show his joy.
13-Tur and Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim in the beginning (from the Mishna Avot end of chapter 5). Regarding Tishrei – see Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim end of 624,625 main. of 652
14-Avot 1,17.
15-Sidur of the Alter Rebbe (before Modé Aní) And so it is in the Shulchan Aruch Harav Orach Chaim 1,5. Final version there inc. . 6.
16-Rosh Hashanah 16, a. 34, b.
17-See Mechilta (and Yalkut Shmini) on Yitro 20,3. Rashi on Ajarei 18.2. Yom Tov shel R. Hashanah 5665 at the beginning. 5703 chap. 2
18-See Likutei Torah Shmini Atzeret 88,c onwards
19-See Likutei Levi Yitzchak al Zohar I (p. 201 onwards).
20-Tehilim 82.a
21-See Melachim I 22, 48. Oh Hatorah Nitzavim 1.201
22-See Berakhot 6.a .
22* 5744. Likewise, the current year, the year of the edition of the letter in Spanish 5774 (2013)
23-See the epistle of “the third day of the week of Vezot Haberajá” of this year (5744).”.
23*- The months of Cheshvan and Kislev have 30 days (in other years they may have 29).
24-See Likutei Torah of the AriZ at the beginning of Vaera. Kehilat Yaacov in his…. And there is reference
25-Ishaia 30,15. Hemshej Vekaja 5637 at the end.
26-Shaarei Teshuva of the Miteler Rebbe I end of Pada Beshalom (ch. 11). Ki Pada of the Alter Rebbe (Ethalej Liozna page 57). With notes – in Ohr Hatorah Noach (volume 3) 669, a onwards.
27-Tranquility for those above and tranquility for those below. (Bereshit Rabbah 30:5. See Zohar I 59:6. Biurei Hazohar Noach from the Miteler Rebbe (4, a onwards) and from the Tzemach Tzedek (p. 12 onwards). Or HaTorah Noach end of 54 onwards).
28-When “the last Israelite reached the Euphrates River (the (Jewish) settlement farthest from Jerusalem)“ – Taanit 10a, Shulchan Aruch Harav princ. 117. See Sha”ch Chosen Mishpat 43,47, which states that until the 7th of Cheshvan, “it seemed to them as though they were still in the land of Israel engaged in the matters of the pilgrimage festival.“ And what it says there, that “now… is a linguistic expression“ – based on what the Alter Rebbe writes in the Shulchan Aruch: “even though… even today…”, it can be said that this answers the Sha“ch’s question, that it is not only a linguistic expression… but is the same issue of being engaged in the matters of the pilgrimage festivals. And see Likutei Sichot, vol. 20, p. 54 ff., p. 377 ff.
29-In documents, promises, etc. (see places cited in the previous note).
30- A Hasidic Discourse (Spanish Version Kehot) on Ahavat Israel (Love for Another Jew) (Also Printed in Maamarim 5659) Chapter 10. See also Chapter 7 there.
31-See the words of the Alter Rebbe printed in letters attached to Tehilim Ohel Yosef Yitzchak p. 199. Igrot Kodesh of the Rebbe Raiatz vol. 3 letter 784
32-Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayer. See Ohr HaTora of the Tzemach Tzedek Bo p. 310 onwards.