Shavuatov Bitachon of the day ❤️
It seems like anti-Semitism is everywhere these days, and almost becoming acceptable again. Why do so many people hate Jews? Why is anti-Semitism still flourishing today, even in modern society? And what can we do about it?
That's all we're hearing in the news—it's become the number one headline on every front page. And the situation is escalating to unprecedented levels. All this for a war initiated by Hamas. Some argue that we shouldn't have reacted; perhaps staying silent would have been a better course of action.
In times of existential threat, the Jews of that era didn't abandon their Jewish identity; rather, they embraced it even more fervently. We don't combat emptiness by becoming emptier ourselves, and we don't allow someone else's problem to become ours. In the face of irrational hatred, we stand proudly and defiantly Jewish, placing our trust in Hashem and remaining loyal to our people.
We will persist in combating evil and emptiness by spreading more light throughout the world. When faced with adversity, Jews unite. People from diverse backgrounds come together, seeking refuge and support in Jewish community spaces like Chabad and other venues. This solidarity is admirable. Increasing acts of goodness reaffirms our belief that we don't need persecution to define our Jewish identity; our strength and vitality come from spreading light. What binds us together isn't the dislike of others but the love of Hashem. Each of us is a fragment of the Divine presence, and together, we embody Hashem's physical presence on earth.
Jew hatred often stems from envy of our deep connection to Hashem, our sense of purpose in life, and our resilience in standing together in times of adversity. Regardless of our backgrounds or levels of faith, we unite and become stronger. Throughout generations, Hashem has supported and protected us, enabling us to emerge even stronger from trials. As the chosen ones, we remain steadfast in our presence in this world, knowing that Hashem is always by our side, guiding and protecting us.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of witnessing an incredible experience as part of a Passover program. Over 500 people gathered in the synagogue to recite the Havdallah prayer, marking the end of Shabbat and welcoming the new week. The unity and power of our collective voices resonated deeply within our souls as we prayed for Jews worldwide, our country, and future generations. The prayer's profound meaning reminds us that as Jews, we will always endure and triumph because Hashem is with us.
“Behold, Hashem is my savior, I will trust Hashem and not be afraid, for my strong faith and song of praise for Hashem will be my salvation. You will draw water joyously from the wellsprings of salvation. Salvation is the Hashem’s; may Your blessing rest upon Your people. Hashem of the heavenly armies is with us; the Lord of Ya’akov is a fortress protecting us. Hashem of the heavenly armies, happy is the individual who trusts You. Hashem, redeem us! The King will answer us on the day we call Hashem. The Jews had light, happiness, joy and honor; may we have the same. I will raise the cup of salvation and call out in the name of the Hashem”
We will triumph and fear nothing, Hashem is our strength and protector in life. Amen. 🙏
May we stand united, especially during these challenging times, and may we never forget that Hashem is always with us. Let us express our gratitude by performing as many Mitzvot as possible. Amen. 🙏
Wishing you a very meaningful end of the Hag ❤️