May 28, 2024

Preparing for Shavuos: A Journey into Ratzon Hashem

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Season 7

What does it indeed mean to place God’s will above our own? In this thought-provoking episode, we promise to unravel the profound significance of "Na'aseh Nishma" and its deep impact on Jewish spirituality. Discover why the greatest minds in Judaism dedicate themselves to the intricate debates of the Talmud rather than merely adhering to the practical laws of the Torah. You'll learn how this commitment reflects a more profound yearning to understand the divine will and what it genuinely means to be in a spiritual union with Hashem.

As we prepare our hearts and minds for Shavuos, join us on a journey to explore the essence of "Ratzon Hashem." We discuss why scholars immerse themselves in the study of sacred texts, seeking not just to follow commandments but to grasp their underlying spiritual significance. Hear powerful insights on how setting aside personal desires can help us truly listen to God’s will and how this understanding transforms our daily lives and spiritual practices. Renew your dedication to a meaningful Jewish life by understanding the deeper purpose behind our mitzvot and prayers.

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Ever since that holy day when the Jewish people cried out Na'asev Nishma, thou Art, our God, things have been totally different.

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We live a life in a different ballpark Elevated, lofty, meaningful, eternal and, yes, sometimes difficult.

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But at this time of year it all comes back to us.

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We try to renew our commitment of Nasev Anishma to dutifully and wholeheartedly obey Hashem's commandments.

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And it does bother me me and maybe it bothers you to think about why it is that, when our goal is to do what it says in the Torah, which is what we call halacha, it isn't what you find the biggest scholars involved in.

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You find the biggest scholars not involved in the shulchan aruch or the tour, necessarily, or the Rambam, or the basic laws, even just going through in English and understanding what I need to do.

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But no, the greatest scholars are involved in the Talmud, which is all about the back and forth of what Rava did say and what Abaye meant, and then why Rava taught it like this, what Rabbi Akiva meant, why Rabbi Neuakadosh said this, the back and forth, and even things that aren't practical, the Havayos to Abaye V'Ravah, the Talmud and the War of Torah.

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That's where you find the biggest scholars are fully involved.

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Why it's not Sevinishma.

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Why don't we just figure out what the basic necessities of what we need to do, of what we need to do?

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And it makes so much sense.

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It hit me so hard when Reb Leichter said it, because nasa v'nishma means that we're married to Hashem.

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It means we want to do what our spouse wants.

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It means that I really care and I want to figure out the depth of what this entity, my spouse, really wants.

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It's not just about bringing them a coffee and getting it done, sending it through an Uber Eats it coffee and getting it done, sending it through an Uber Eats.

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It's not just about technically putting a check next to Sha'achris or technically, I did say this mitzvah or do this mitzvah at this time, and that's the law, that's what it says, but no much more.

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Why am I doing this?

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What is the deep meaning of?

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What is the will and the want of the Almighty Vayoda to know our spouse?

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Hakadosh Baruch Hu?

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The Gemara is about understanding what our master wants from us and not just to do basic, shallow actions that you can put a check mark next to them and say I did it without understanding what the Ratzon Hashem is.

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The Ratzon Hashem is what it's about.

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It's important, during the days that we are taking in conclusion and also final steps of elevation towards Shavuos, that we kind of remove some of our own Ratzonos, what we think we know and want to make a little bit of space, just a little bit of space to hear about what God really wants from us, to know the depth behind it, to study the Musa's forum of what Ahava and Yira mean, to say Kriya Shema, and to remind yourself daily and every single second of your life.

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You'll be able to figure out what you should do, because you can always ask yourself what is the ratzon Hashem?

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What does Hashem want from me?

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That is what Nasa Venishma is all about.

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Thank you.