Good morning Bitachon of the day ❤️
In secular culture, youth is associated with spring and summer, while old age is compared to winter. This is because youth is a time of potential, of excitement, of newness and fun. Old age, on the other hand, is when that potential is nearly gone, and the physical body has withered and gone cold. It is therefore associated with the depression and darkness of winter, as potential has dwindled, and death is nearing. Fascinatingly, the Jewish approach is the exact opposite. Shlomo HaMelech (King Solomon) compares youth to winter and old age to summer. This is because winter is the time of planting seeds, the ultimate time of potential. It represents childhood, the beginning of your journey in this world. Summer, on the other hand, is like the end of life when your seeds have borne crops and when you see all that you have produced with the life you’ve been given.
The outlook of Judaism is not an infatuation with what can be; it is an appreciation of what has been made real. We don’t see potential as the ultimate goal; on the contrary, we aim for the rich satisfaction of actualized potential. This is the true joy of life; this is the ultimate summer.
It feels like everyone is against us right now, with antisemitism on the rise. It's because we think differently, because we love each other, and because, even though we make up less than 0.01% of the world population, we are everywhere. And all of this is because Hashem is with us.
With everything that’s going on in Israel, it’s like nothing happened in the streets, people go out, people have fun. They don’t let anyone take their joy away.
The main message at the Nova exhibition is about how much the Jewish community are filled with happiness. And Hamas once more tried to destroy our happiness, antisemitism around the world trying to destroy our joie de vivre.
BH, we are fortunate to have the Torah, which teaches us that happiness is a recurring theme throughout its teachings. It is often associated with fulfilling one's purpose, following Hashem's commandments, and finding contentment through spiritual growth and connection.
While the Torah addresses many aspects of life, it emphasizes the importance of finding joy in serving Hashem, appreciating His blessings, and living a life of gratitude and righteousness. Happiness in the Torah is not merely about fleeting moments of pleasure, but rather a deep and lasting sense of fulfillment that comes from living a life aligned with Hashem's will and values.
Hashem has embedded invaluable guidance within the Torah for us to apply to our daily lives. Just as seeds contain the potential for growth and nourishment, the teachings of the Torah provide us with the wisdom and principles necessary to navigate life's challenges, make moral decisions, and cultivate spiritual growth. By studying and implementing the lessons of the Torah, we can nourish our souls and strive to live meaningful and righteous lives in accordance with Hashem's will.
May we all witness the seeds planted in the Torah grow and flourish, guided by Hashem's wisdom. Amen. 🙏
Wishing you all a wonderful day ❤️