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Oftentimes when we fall spiritually the result is a shattering of our sense of identity as a good person. Perhaps we have only been acting out a charade of piety, and our failure is the truest indication of who we are. Or was it only just a temporary drop in level? Rabbi Kirzner answers that question by examining the inner rage and confusion that engulfed the Jews after they sinned with the Golden Calf, and points the way to a repentance we can achieve.
As an introduction to the entire book of Vayikra, which begins next week, Rabbi Kirzner explores the intrinsic connection between spirituality and the physical world. How are human beings vested with Godly powers, and how does our performing the commandments bring the forces of holiness into us, and into the world?
The portions of the Torah that discusses the various forms of “leprosy” seem out of touch with modern times, and may even be considered in bad taste. Rabbi Kirzner reveals the underlying necessity of this disease, and how its startling roots can be found in the spiritual realm. How can we fill the holes that our lack of perfection creates, and why should leprosy be the necessary consequence?
Why do we read about the deaths of Aharon's sons Nadav and Avihu on Yom Kippur in an attempt to achieve forgiveness in their merit? After all, they sinned - are we glorifying that? The holiest day of the year, when we achieve a fleeting level of separation between body and soul that is a portend of the end of days is the most perfect time to mention these two great men - creators of Yom Kippur as it exists for us today.
The commandment to be holy seems esoteric, and unreachable. But G-d's expectation of us to live a corporeal life that is consistent with moral obligations and responsibilities is not abnormal - it is actually the most natural state possible when man lives with an awareness of G-d. How does this process or being in touch with G-d through our physicality work practically?
All too often our stumbles and falls, as different as they may seem, have a common root. In order to affect real change in ourselves, we need to sit down and think deeply about our character traits and which ones are the core of mishap. Channeling our deepest qualities from negative to positive can have a life-altering effect, and release the sparks of holiness we have hidden within.
