There is a deep connection between the Tzaddikim (righteous) and the rest of the generation. The entire generation is considered to be one entity and that which is bestowed on the Tzaddikim is meant to be shared by them to shine light upon the others. If, God forbid, the Tzaddikim shun this role and isolate themselves in order not to be soiled by the filth of wickedness, then Divine Providence will arrange matters so that the Tzaddikim engage with the filth in other ways. This is because they need to be forced to engage with the Klipah (spiritual challenge) that affects the rest of the Jewish Nation. When the Tzaddikim are then forced to find self-healing for their own soiled souls, they will also heal the others. This pressure is also intended to prevent them from isolating themselves, and to force them to relate to the rest of the nation and assist the others.
We can compare this to the human body. If a person has an infection in one limb all of his white blood cells rush there to fight the infection. If they ignore their job, the infection will spread to the entire body.
There is a deeper point to be brought out with regards to the holy battle against the Klipah. The holiness and spiritual insight that are bestowed to the generation are specifically those which can conquer the Klipah of the times. If these abilities are not utilized to fight the Klipah, and they are not fully actualized, the Klipah will strengthen and go on the attack. In general, any ability that is not fully actualized will instead cause difficulties and challenges. Therefore, the only way for the Tzaddikim themselves to be immune to the Klipah of the generation is by directly engaging and battling with it themselves. This can be accomplished only by coming to the assistance of others to get them out of prison, and not by cloistering in ivory towers.
Furthermore, the act of isolation, of not assisting those who have fallen, contains within it an element of acquiescence to the Klipah's harming of other Jews. This is yet another reason why it will ultimately attack and destroy the Tzaddik.
These are time-tested principles in God's providence over Israel and in the relationship between Tzaddikim and others. We find in the Talmud that Tzaddikim are responsible for the sins of the generation, "They had the ability to protest, and didn't protest." This is not merely a punishment, rather, the lack of protestation in and of itself permits the Klipah to get a foothold. Consequently, the Tzaddikim themselves share part of the sin.
In our times we are witnesses to the awful stench of sexual immorality that has spread, even among the most educated, through the means of the Internet and related venues. We hear expressions of concern about this breakdown of morality even from non-Jews sources. This sexual immorality extinguishes young hearts and tosses them into the depths of depravity. It wrecks marital bonds until there is no light left in a persons's heart after he is subjugated to this contagious filth.
With the spread of technology this has become a great danger even within the Torah world. The electronic waves pierce the walls surrounding every neighborhood, and every location that attempts to remain sterile. This is extremely difficulty to deal with and has brought downfall to many young people.
We are aware that everything is rooted in Divine Providence, and God always wishes to bring us to the greatest good. That is why he has brought us this amazingly difficult challenge. Eventually, we will overcome this contagious filth and purify the entire Jewish camp. But first we need to ask ourselves, "Why has God done this to us to bring upon us this bitter challenge. Only then can we begin to understand what God wants from us and what is the manner in which we can fight against this powerful Klipah. Even though the Klipah thinks that it is plotting all that it is doing, we know that God directs everything, including the Klipah, and in the depths of the darkness lies a great light. When it shines the Klipah will be subdued.
We can compare this to the human body. If a person has an infection in one limb all of his white blood cells rush there to fight the infection. If they ignore their job, the infection will spread to the entire body.
There is a deeper point to be brought out with regards to the holy battle against the Klipah. The holiness and spiritual insight that are bestowed to the generation are specifically those which can conquer the Klipah of the times. If these abilities are not utilized to fight the Klipah, and they are not fully actualized, the Klipah will strengthen and go on the attack. In general, any ability that is not fully actualized will instead cause difficulties and challenges. Therefore, the only way for the Tzaddikim themselves to be immune to the Klipah of the generation is by directly engaging and battling with it themselves. This can be accomplished only by coming to the assistance of others to get them out of prison, and not by cloistering in ivory towers.
Furthermore, the act of isolation, of not assisting those who have fallen, contains within it an element of acquiescence to the Klipah's harming of other Jews. This is yet another reason why it will ultimately attack and destroy the Tzaddik.
These are time-tested principles in God's providence over Israel and in the relationship between Tzaddikim and others. We find in the Talmud that Tzaddikim are responsible for the sins of the generation, "They had the ability to protest, and didn't protest." This is not merely a punishment, rather, the lack of protestation in and of itself permits the Klipah to get a foothold. Consequently, the Tzaddikim themselves share part of the sin.
In our times we are witnesses to the awful stench of sexual immorality that has spread, even among the most educated, through the means of the Internet and related venues. We hear expressions of concern about this breakdown of morality even from non-Jews sources. This sexual immorality extinguishes young hearts and tosses them into the depths of depravity. It wrecks marital bonds until there is no light left in a persons's heart after he is subjugated to this contagious filth.
With the spread of technology this has become a great danger even within the Torah world. The electronic waves pierce the walls surrounding every neighborhood, and every location that attempts to remain sterile. This is extremely difficulty to deal with and has brought downfall to many young people.
We are aware that everything is rooted in Divine Providence, and God always wishes to bring us to the greatest good. That is why he has brought us this amazingly difficult challenge. Eventually, we will overcome this contagious filth and purify the entire Jewish camp. But first we need to ask ourselves, "Why has God done this to us to bring upon us this bitter challenge. Only then can we begin to understand what God wants from us and what is the manner in which we can fight against this powerful Klipah. Even though the Klipah thinks that it is plotting all that it is doing, we know that God directs everything, including the Klipah, and in the depths of the darkness lies a great light. When it shines the Klipah will be subdued.
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