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Fleeing Egypt in Haste

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 10:54 am

It says that the exodus from Egypt occurs suddenly, in haste. That means that we must feel together, in our common desire, how much we long for this redemption.

We strive to feel that we simply need to leave Egypt and come to the land of Israel, to the desire directed straight to the Creator (Yashar El). We leave one desire and enter another.

We can only exit Egypt (egoism) in haste; otherwise, it is impossible. We are waiting for a sign from the Creator to tell us that it is time to exit, and we are hurrying to escape.

The exile lasts many years, and suddenly, this escape occurs in haste. After all, we did not know how close we were to redemption during the exile. Now, having received permission from the Creator to exit, we run away.

The Creator gives this permission the moment we are ready to exit in the dark; that is, we do not demand anything other than the opportunity to escape from Egyptian slavery. The entire difference between Egypt and the land of Israel is coming closer to the Creator. A person runs in darkness toward the Creator, and in those desires that he still has, he feels darkness. This is how the exodus from Egypt occurs.

It is impossible to break free from slavery without feeling the darkness, pressure, and fear. These are necessary conditions for escape. It is necessary to feel a sharp need for freedom and a refusal to remain under the rule of Pharaoh.

Pharaoh compelled us to work for him, but provided great egoistic fulfillment in return. It was as if we were living in this world in complete abundance and suddenly realized it was time to escape such a life. We prepare for this escape gradually by agreeing to pay more and more for the opportunity to leave Egypt and come to bestowal.

We can pay with our readiness to adhere to the Creator above all conditions. Then we receive the strength to escape and permission to leave Egypt. The Creator gives us a sign to leave: pitch darkness comes, but we realize that the Creator is going ahead of us like a torch showing us the way.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 4/22/24, Writings of Baal HaSulam “This Is for Judah”

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Break Away from Intentions for Your Own Sake

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 7:59 am

Question: Why is the place of Klipot called an empty place if there is also the upper light that animates them?

Answer: No, it is not the upper light. It is a very small dim light that supports the existence of the Klipot (the egoistic desires for oneself) until we correct them.

Rising above the Klipot is due to the fact that we do not want to use desires for our own sake, but we strive for all this to be for the sake of our friends and for the sake of the Creator.

Question: How can we make sure that this is more due to the greatness of the Creator and not to the awareness of the harm of the desire to receive?

Answer: If you think correctly, you will want to break away from your intentions for yourself and connect all your intentions to the Creator for His sake.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 3/26/24, Writings of Baal HaSulam “After the Tzimtzum”

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Give Yourself to the Service of the Creator

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 7:52 am

Question: How can we constantly develop a yearning for the Creator, a yearning to see Him in everything?

Answer: Do not forget Him. I must always be busy with something connected with the Creator and make notes for myself to always return to it.

In everyday life news is broadcast around the world at the top of every hour in different languages, like this we must make a habit of constantly returning to the Creator.

Question: What is this complete trepidation before the Creator, and how can the entire world group and through it, the whole world reach it?

Answer: A person obtains complete trepidation before the Creator when he feels absolute dependency on the Creator, a yearning for Him, and is ready to give himself to the service of the Creator. In this way, one achieves the adhesion with the Creator.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 4/2/24, Writings of Rabash “Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue”

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Live in Truth

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 7:44 am

Question: Rabash writes that if a person does not strive for truth, he cannot live. But we see different people around us living in different ways. What is living in pursuit of truth in this case?

Answer: By life, we mean life in connection with the Creator. It can only be if you live in truth. Therefore, the search for the Creator is an all-encompassing aspiration.

You must strive for Him in prayer and request, and you must search to reach Him. All of our articles should direct you to the Creator.

Question: As you know, everyone has their truth, thanks to our egoism. How can the genuine truth be determined?

Answer: To do this, you must first feel true egoism, and then move from it to the genuine truth.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 4/2/24, Writings of Rabash “Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue”

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See the Mercy of the Creator

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 7:38 am

Question: In northern Kazakhstan, a natural disaster has left 75,000 families homeless. The peculiarity of this flood is that people are coming together and helping each other. But livestock and domestic animals are perishing and the water continues to rise. Is this akin to the Egyptian plague?

Answer: No, this is not akin to an Egyptian plague. But it is certainly a very distressing, unfortunate situation. Water can wash away absolutely everything.

Therefore, all people should pray that in the areas currently experiencing flooding, we can see the mercy of the Creator rather than such punishment.

Everything the Creator does is for our good. Even what we perceive as significant problems with nature, wars, and natural disasters, ultimately all will lead to the common good.

So there is no need to cry, no need to reproach the Creator, only ask Him to change His harsh attitude toward us to be merciful.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 4/10/24, Writings of Rabash “Concerning the Beginning of the Month”

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The Power of Faith above Reason

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 7:31 am

Question: What does it mean that the power of faith above reason cancels out all the forces that exist in the world?

Answer: Faith above reason is a special force that raises a person above his reason. It can only be increased with the help of actions above reason.

If a person is in such faith, then it indeed cancels out all forces that exist in the world that could influence him and turn differently.

By rising with the help of this force, we reach the level of Bina.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 4/12/24, Writings of Rabash “He who Hardens His Heart”

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Don’t Do Things that Don’t Advance Us

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 7:26 am

Question: If the effort is to not do something, how can we increase that?

Answer: There are efforts that must be made to not do something bad, even if you really want to.

Therefore, it is necessary to avoid such thoughts and actions.

We must constantly draw closer to each other and strive toward the Creator. But there are intentions and desires that are against it and pull us aside.

We must act against them, meaning not do something that does not benefit us and does not advance us toward the goal of creation.

So just close your eyes and advance toward each other, help your friends, open your hearts to them.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 3/27/24, Writings of Baal HaSulam “His Divorce and His Hand Come as One”

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Open Your Eyes

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 7:21 am

Question: How do you prepare the hearts in the ten to feel the need for the Creator’s help if you feel that hearts are closed, that they are asleep?

It seems like you need help, but you cannot even ask.

Answer: Pray that all of you unite and ask.

Comment: I am praying, but it feels like it is getting worse.

Answer: No, it is not getting worse. It is just that you actually begin to see that the Creator is hidden from you.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 3/29/24, Writings of Baal HaSulam “Looking in the Book Again”

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Descents and Exile

Posted on May 2nd, 2024 at 7:17 am

Question: What is the difference between a descent and exile?

Answer: It may be that a person does not feel the descent as an exile.

A descent is moving away from the Creator, and exile is the feeling that he had something, and now he has been expelled from it. Usually one can get out of exile only with the help of prayer.

Question: When we are in exile, we have a strong desire for the Creator. The need comes from the Creator. What else can I add besides gratitude?

Answer: Nothing, real gratitude replaces everything.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 4/7/24, Writings of Rabash “The Meaning of Exile”