Sunday, March 25, 2012

יקריב מכם

אדם כי יקריב מכם קרבן להשם - When a person from among you brings a korban to Hashem.

It can also be read - When a person brings a sacrifice, from among you to Hashem. From yourself. מכם. One must sacrifice himself to Hashem.

Every time you overcome your natural innate desires in order to follow the will of Hashem it is a korban. Every time you want to say something you shouldn't and refrain from doing so, it is a ריח ניחוח - the most pleasing smell to Hashem.

Beloved friends - how very difficult it is to sacrifice your will, but doing so is what brings you close to Hashem. קרבן means קרב נו"ן. You get close to the 50th gate. The highest of high.

Love, blessings and tomid bi-simcha!