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KEDOSHIM 08
“You shall be holy for I Hashem your G-d am holy” (Lev.19.2)
Holiness comes with transcendence, with elevation to a higher spiritual state. To attain holiness, mystics, seers and priests tend to remove themselves from society and live in isolation.
Such practice is not the norm for Israel. So, how may we aspire to holiness within the bounds of a normal society?
“You shall be holy”, is a call to positive action. Always be at the ready and prepared to perform my commandments, for I Hashem am holy, I too am ready to help you when needed. (Nahal Kedumim)
Our state of mind should be like that of an athlete about to start a race. At first he is on his mark, mindful of the task ahead, aware of the necessity to achieve his goal.
Then he raises himself to the set position. Every fibre in his body is geared for action. All his energies have been mustered and his total concentration is given to the will for instant movement the moment the starter pistol is fired – that is, the moment the divine command is given.
The dedicated athlete will not enter the race without being satisfied that he has had sufficient training and that he is physically and mentally ready.
Likewise, with similar preparedness and adequate training in Torah, we shall transcend and elevate ourselves to a higher spiritual state within our own society.
KEDOSHIM 08
“You shall be holy for I Hashem your G-d am holy” (Lev.19.2)
Holiness comes with transcendence, with elevation to a higher spiritual state. To attain holiness, mystics, seers and priests tend to remove themselves from society and live in isolation.
Such practice is not the norm for Israel. So, how may we aspire to holiness within the bounds of a normal society?
“You shall be holy”, is a call to positive action. Always be at the ready and prepared to perform my commandments, for I Hashem am holy, I too am ready to help you when needed. (Nahal Kedumim)
Our state of mind should be like that of an athlete about to start a race. At first he is on his mark, mindful of the task ahead, aware of the necessity to achieve his goal.
Then he raises himself to the set position. Every fibre in his body is geared for action. All his energies have been mustered and his total concentration is given to the will for instant movement the moment the starter pistol is fired – that is, the moment the divine command is given.
The dedicated athlete will not enter the race without being satisfied that he has had sufficient training and that he is physically and mentally ready.
Likewise, with similar preparedness and adequate training in Torah, we shall transcend and elevate ourselves to a higher spiritual state within our own society.
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