Thursday, October 12, 2006
Rejoicing Together - Sukkot
Rejoicing Together - Sukkot
The Guests of the Sixth Day: Yosef HaTzaddik and the Rebbe Maharash
The qualities shared by the Ushpizin of the sixth day are expressed by a renowned adage of the Rebbe Maharash,31 Lechat'chilah ariber: "People say, 'If you can't crawl under, try to climb over.' And I say, 'From the outset, climb right over the top!' " Apparent difficulties are waiting to be taken confidently by the horns and overcome.32
This is not a theoretical concept, but a truth that can be practically applied - as witness the life of Yosef, who rose from imprisoned slave to viceroy of Egypt.
The lessons of Yosef's life are relevant to everyone. Though we are in exile, no individual should feel hampered or handicapped. We have the potential for the highest levels of achievement in spiritual matters, and this spiritual success may even be reflected in the advancement of our material concerns.
The Guests of the Sixth Day: Yosef HaTzaddik and the Rebbe Maharash
The qualities shared by the Ushpizin of the sixth day are expressed by a renowned adage of the Rebbe Maharash,31 Lechat'chilah ariber: "People say, 'If you can't crawl under, try to climb over.' And I say, 'From the outset, climb right over the top!' " Apparent difficulties are waiting to be taken confidently by the horns and overcome.32
This is not a theoretical concept, but a truth that can be practically applied - as witness the life of Yosef, who rose from imprisoned slave to viceroy of Egypt.
The lessons of Yosef's life are relevant to everyone. Though we are in exile, no individual should feel hampered or handicapped. We have the potential for the highest levels of achievement in spiritual matters, and this spiritual success may even be reflected in the advancement of our material concerns.
