What is happening in the world today? WHY is there so much upheaval? For many of us watching the news, we are seeing historical events unfolding. It feels like there is a force hurling us forward toward a new global conflict. I do believe there IS something moving this much like a wave moves a surf board.
Rabbi Tovia Singer, an amazing and passionate rabbi discusses some of these issues on the Israel National Radio show, including what is behind it. The Holy One, Blessed be His Holy Name above all other names, is always behind what is happening. Therefore, we do not need to be stressed, we do not need to fear. We need only do what HaShem has created us to do. Stay focused! We each have an important role in this world to raise the sparks of Kedusah - we must all, Jews (no matter internal disputes) and righteous peoples, unite in the light of the Holy One, Baruch Hu veBaruch Shmo!
Rabbi Tovia Singer, an amazing and passionate rabbi discusses some of these issues on the Israel National Radio show, including what is behind it. The Holy One, Blessed be His Holy Name above all other names, is always behind what is happening. Therefore, we do not need to be stressed, we do not need to fear. We need only do what HaShem has created us to do. Stay focused! We each have an important role in this world to raise the sparks of Kedusah - we must all, Jews (no matter internal disputes) and righteous peoples, unite in the light of the Holy One, Baruch Hu veBaruch Shmo!
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of G-d is tried; He is a shield unto them that take refuge in Him.
Isaiah 43:10
Ye are My witnesses, saith the L-RD, and My servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He; before Me there was no God formed, neither shall any be after Me.
Isaiah 43:11
I, even I, am the L-RD; and beside Me there is no saviour.
Isaiah 43:12
I have declared, and I have saved, and I have announced, and there was no strange god among you; therefore ye are My witnesses, saith the L-RD, and I am G-d.
Isaiah 43:13
Yea, since the day was I am He, and there is none that can deliver out of My hand; I will work, and who can reverse it?
Isaiah 43:14
Thus saith the L-RD, your Redeemer, The Holy One of Israel: For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and I will bring down all of them as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships of their shouting.
Isaiah 43:15
I am the L-RD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.
We all must focus on our Holy Mitzvot, focus on love and justice, focus on bringing the Light of the Holy One into this world. For those of us who are not in the army, we participate by raising the holiness according to Torah. If you are not sure what to do because you weren't religious before, go to the learning resource page here and just start doing. Start observing Shabbat - start Davening - just start a conversation and build your relationship with the Holy One. If you are not Jewish, you too can raise sparks of Kedushah too!