Yom Kippur Shaalvim For Women and Rabbi Menachem
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Avodat Yom Kippur The Rationale of Ritual
What’s the goal? Enter Kodesh Kedoshim Avodah ? Avodah Enter Kodesh Kedoshim
What’s the goal? Enter Kodesh Kedoshim
The Kohen Gadol going inside represents what Am Yisrael is all about. We are showing God that we want to be His people. Therefore, we choose Yom Kippur - the day we got the second luchot – the day we became His people.
Returning to Brit Sinai… The First Luchot are Characterised by Middot Ha. Din
Only way to save Am Yisrael is to annul Brit Sinai Moshe breaks the Luchot
“Catch 22” We reach an impasse… v Cannot return Shechina according to the terms of Brit Sinai - the people would not survive v Cannot leave Bnei Yisrael in the desert - Brit Avot must be fulfilled v Yet, Moshe will not lead them out of the desert unless Brit Sinai is returned
The Solution… Middot Ha. Rachamim
Middot Ha. Rachamim – Allowing the Impossible God can now dwell with the people even though they may be undeserving.
In summary… • Action in Mikdash represents Am Yisrael's desire to be God's partner – essence of Brit Sinai. • Partnership requires diligence. • Job is so important then punished for slightest infraction as God's reputation is at stake. • First luchot don't work – people can't live up to those high expectations. • God enters new covenant with people – second luchot – and is willing to forgive them through Middot Harachamim. • Contract based on our desire to be God's people. Saying 13 middot reminds us of that relationship.
If relationship means a lot Want to make a big deal When do I choose? The anniversary of receiving second luchot Yom Kippur
Mishkan as Replica of Har Sinai Mishkan Har Sinai Kodesh Kedoshim – has Aron Ha. Kodesh Top of Har Sinai – where God spoke to Moshe and gave him the Torah Kohen Gadol entering Kodesh Kedoshim. . . מראה כהן אמת מה נהדר היה כהן גדול בצאתו מבית קדשי הקדשים בשלום בלי פגע Moshe Rabeinu ascending Har Sinai , ברדת משה מהר סיני , כט ויהי , משה - ושני לחת העדת ביד כי , ידע - ההר; ומשה לא - ברדתו מן . בדברו אתו -- קרן עור פניו
In Summary… • Rituals are symbolic of nature of our relationship with God. • Yeshayahu – It's not that there are rituals and teshuva is a separate thing. Rituals reflect themes in Chumash which are the source of what teshuva is all about. • We fast to remember that we are God's people and therefore need to establish a just society. • Can't expect God to answer our prayers and save His people if we don’t act like His people.
Building a ‘Club House’ • Moshe asks – ילך נא ה' בקרבנו. • God's answer – the Shechina will return but not immediately. • Am Yisrael can't leave Har Sinai until Shechina comes back and Shechina doesn’t come back until the Mishkan is built. • The hard work involved in building the Mishkan expresses our intent. • Need to express thoughts in actions.
Idea of Kappara Protection from the Shechina
The Keruvim prevent those unworthy from approaching the Shechina
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