We see, thank G-d, an increase of Torah study in this generation. There are more Yeshivot, more books being written, as Torah spreads throughout the world. There are books written on every Halachic topic for any one who wants, and the number of classes and people studying is steadily increasing. This is due to the spirit which is constantly getting stronger and will eventually result in the renewal of the Sanhedrin in which all the concepts of Torah will be united in one place and teaching will go forth for all of Israel.
We see the budding of movements of people that are seeking loftier levels. The thirst and pining for God is increasing within people's souls and the worlds of prayer and song are constantly becoming more real and manifesting themselves in various ways. The desire for Jewish culture, for an atmosphere of liveliness in divine service emanate from the depths of countless souls. The wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut have prepared much nutritious food for this thirst.
This demonstrates that the time has come for the rebuilding of the Bais HaMikdosh, and the intense life of Divine service which will be experienced there. People's souls seek joy, desire and loving connection to God. The place to find all of these is in God's home with the intense dancing of the Simchat Bait HaShoevah during Sukkot, and the singing of Hallel with the offering of the Korban Pesach. This is the epitome of all those life's experiences which seek joy in Divine service, the gathering of friends in holy song, and their joining together to seek God and liveliness in His service.
The great desire in our generation for the secrets of Torah that stand at the pinnacle of the world, are living testimony to the life, the light of prophecy and outpouring that stands beyond the world of the senses and shines brightly. The need that many Jews have to infuse their lives with the dew of the light of Kabbalah is testimony that these lofty levels are ready to be revealed within us, to carry us to amazing destinations, to holy sanctuaries through which no man has passed and none have seen.
The great Sages of yesteryear who instilled Kabbalistic concepts in their works prepared sustenance for the generation of the Redemption who would approach these sources and through engaging with these holy concepts open up the crown, the life of soul on all its levels, and shine again in Zion the light of God.
Rather than focusing on the external view of this generation, if we look into its heart, we will understand its desires, know its nature and the great possibility that is open to them. If we look at a child and see his inner power, we can know that he is destined for greatness. The same is true of our generation with its desire for refreshing prayer, thirst for eternal secrets. We can know that these are living signs of achievements that are coming closer, beginning to blossom and will soon shed their light, and be revealed constantly and retain their grip for all eternity.
We see the budding of movements of people that are seeking loftier levels. The thirst and pining for God is increasing within people's souls and the worlds of prayer and song are constantly becoming more real and manifesting themselves in various ways. The desire for Jewish culture, for an atmosphere of liveliness in divine service emanate from the depths of countless souls. The wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut have prepared much nutritious food for this thirst.
This demonstrates that the time has come for the rebuilding of the Bais HaMikdosh, and the intense life of Divine service which will be experienced there. People's souls seek joy, desire and loving connection to God. The place to find all of these is in God's home with the intense dancing of the Simchat Bait HaShoevah during Sukkot, and the singing of Hallel with the offering of the Korban Pesach. This is the epitome of all those life's experiences which seek joy in Divine service, the gathering of friends in holy song, and their joining together to seek God and liveliness in His service.
The great desire in our generation for the secrets of Torah that stand at the pinnacle of the world, are living testimony to the life, the light of prophecy and outpouring that stands beyond the world of the senses and shines brightly. The need that many Jews have to infuse their lives with the dew of the light of Kabbalah is testimony that these lofty levels are ready to be revealed within us, to carry us to amazing destinations, to holy sanctuaries through which no man has passed and none have seen.
The great Sages of yesteryear who instilled Kabbalistic concepts in their works prepared sustenance for the generation of the Redemption who would approach these sources and through engaging with these holy concepts open up the crown, the life of soul on all its levels, and shine again in Zion the light of God.
Rather than focusing on the external view of this generation, if we look into its heart, we will understand its desires, know its nature and the great possibility that is open to them. If we look at a child and see his inner power, we can know that he is destined for greatness. The same is true of our generation with its desire for refreshing prayer, thirst for eternal secrets. We can know that these are living signs of achievements that are coming closer, beginning to blossom and will soon shed their light, and be revealed constantly and retain their grip for all eternity.
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