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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Vayikra-HaChodesh 5772
Vol. 8, No. 25 -- 24 Adar - 1 Nissan, 5772 / March 18 - 24, 2012
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
This Shabbat, in synagogue, we will have:
(1) The reading/singing of the Hallel prayer in honor of Rosh Chodesh; (2) the weekly Torah Portion of Vayikra, which opens Book 3 of the Torah, read from Torah scroll #1; (3) The section about the Rosh Chodesh offerings in the Temple, read from Torah scroll #2 (4) the special supplementary reading of HaChodesh in honor of Rosh Chodesh Nissan and the upcoming Pesach holiday, read from Torah scroll #3 (a rare occurrence!); (5) the special Musaf prayer for Rosh Chodesh and Shabbat combined. The first two articles provide a set of fascinating insights into the significance of the opening of the special HaChodesh reading, while the 3rd examines deeply the significance of Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh falling together; the 4th article is a mystical explanation of the "Sanctification of the Moon" outdoor prayer. The next two offer Kabbalah layers of interpretation for the sacrifices, the main subject in this week's reading, and indeed of most of the Book. Finally, the story, which also has yet another interesting tidbit to teach us about Rosh Chodesh. |
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| Rosh Chodesh [New Moon Day] | |
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Great Steps for Mankind
Why was the sanctification of the moon the first commandment to the Jewish Nation?
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The Original New Moon
In the month of Nisan, both in nature and in the soul, new life force and potential is about to manifest.
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Moonlight Illuminations
Every Rosh Chodesh [New Moon Day] brings a unique new spiritual light.
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Blessing the New Moon
Insights into the inner teachings of a mysterious ritual.
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| Weekly Torah Reading | |
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Elation Elevation
The Zohar teaches that all of a person's divine service should be performed in joy.
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Removing Self-Made Barriers
The divine element of the sacrifices is combined with repentance.
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| Mystic Story | |
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Weight Watchers
The Rimanover Rebbe would send two
supervisors to all the shops to check their weights and measures.
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