This weeks Parshah is Achari Mos. In the Parshah we discuss the High Priest’s service on Yom kipper. This service atoned for all men and was given in the holiest room in the Temple. However the Kohen Godol did not where his special garments of gold and jewels but rather dressed in symbol white like any other Kohen.
The purpose of the Kohen Godol’s gold Garments were to separate him from all other to a position of honor and respect. And when the High Priest offered the one sacrifice that only he could with the intention to include all Jews he removed this Garment not despite its status but because of it. If someone wants to help another person no matter his station he must first approach the task in the right way. If you try to help from to gain honor, respect, or recognition the help you give has lesser value. First you must remove both mentally and physically all pride and then you can truly help your fellow man, to the point of erasing his sins.
This is similar to cleaning for Pesach where we not only remove any leaven items from our home but must remove any leaven or prideful feelings from our hearts and minds and only then are we able to go beyond our personal slavery our limitations and be redeemed like our ancestors.
May we soon see the day where all of our sins are forgiven and we can again physically see the Leader of our generation the Rebbe in the third temple with the Final Redemption. Amen
This week’s thought is dedicated to our Nosi Hador the Rebbe whose birthday is today. May we all be successful on bringing him true Nachas and satisfaction and be rewarding by being united with all of our loved ones with the Final redemption in time to celebrate Pesach with its proper Sacrifice in the Temple in Jerusalem. Amen
