March 18, 2024

Come and Dance at the House Party of Hashem!

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Season 6

Have you ever found yourself pondering the profound messages hidden within age-old traditions? Explore with us as we navigate the meaningful world of gift-giving and the spiritual nuances of attending grand holiday events at the House of Hashem. Our latest conversation delves deep into the rituals that denote respect and preparation, which teach us the value of not arriving empty-handed to these significant celebrations. This exchange isn't just about etiquette; it's a journey into the heart of spirituality, where every offering and gesture carries a world of wisdom.

We're also unraveling the enigma of the Mishkan's construction, particularly the notable absence of the phrase "Kashi'er Tzivah Hashem-es-Moshe" in the context of the Khutzer, the outer sanctuary. This omission isn't an oversight but a profound lesson in inclusivity and the first step into the fold of Judaism. The Khutzer invites all, even those just beginning their spiritual journey, creating a space where imperfection is the starting block for growth toward purity and devotion. Tune in as we dissect these layers of understanding, enlightening the path to religious fulfillment and welcoming everyone to the communal celebration at the House of Hashem.

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When it's time for that special party, when you've been invited to those black tie-only events during the holiday season, a party that will be hosted at the House of Acheem, aka the Three Pilgrimage Festivals, when you should traverse up the mountain of Acheem with your family to not come empty-handed but to bring a gift for the host.

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Like Ponai Raykum, don't show up empty-handed at those parties.

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There's one detail to remember and that is that while the construction of the Mishkan was done in a very certain way, that Moshe Rabbeinu, he put it together, he put it up and he imbued each vessel, with the help of Bitsalel, with a Kashi'er Tzivah Acheem-es-Moshe mentality.

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That means that over 20 times the re-editation of this axiom, of this famous phrase, of that Moshe built it exactly as Acheem commanded, shwa points out to us that's because there's a lot of depth Chahma spirituality that needed to be inserted and injected into these sacred vessels, pieces of furniture.

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So it leads us to a bit of an oddity that after 20 mentionings of Kashi'er Tzivah Acheem-es-Moshe, it is left for us to wonder why the Torah blatantly removes the phrase of Kashi'er Tzivah Acheem-es-Moshe in the building of the Khutzer, the outer sanctuary, that outer most dance floor.

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At the party at the house of Acheem, it doesn't get a Kashi'er Tzivah Acheem-es-Moshe but, rather curiously, we get a Vayichal Moshe, as Hamlachah Moshe just finished it.

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And what Shwa tells us?

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Because there's a unique Halachah.

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When it comes to Acheem's house and the building of it, it all must be done totally Lishmo, vayichuli Lishmi.

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But when something is done in total perfection, not everybody is welcome, not everybody would be able to come into the Meshkan of Acheem.

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But the Khutzer, the first step of Judaism, the outer most section, that outer most dance floor at the house of Acheem, the Khutzer leave a little bit of space so that all can come, so that everyone is welcome at the table and at the house party of Acheem.

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So Vayichal Moshe is Hamlachah, but everyone, even a non-observer, can start his journey of Mitoch Shololishma Bolishma.

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You can start, not a perfection.

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What are the Jewish people like?

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What is Acheem about?

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How can I learn more?

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Or maybe one should start his process and remember, on his climb to greatness and perfection, that I start working because I get paid really handsomely in the next world when I do Judaism properly.

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But eventually, as it grows and your love of Acheem builds on itself, the snowball effect as you move closer into the Meshkan of Acheem right into the holy ark of the Khutzer.

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Shakkadoshem becomes more pure and more pure.

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But even a non-observant Jew is welcome in the Khutzer Acheem.

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Everyone is welcome in the Khutzer Acheem at the house party.

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That's why it's Vayichal Moshe's Hamlachah and not Kashar Tziva Hashem as Moshe, when it comes to the Khutzer.