Eretz
Israel is holy because the Shechinah - the Presence of HaShem - dwells
there. In this light, the Zohar reveals a great secret about the
unique spiritual quality of the Land of Israel.
"Rabbi Shimon
bar Yochai said, Avraham Avinu came to Israel in order to attach
himself to the place of faith and to know the wisdom of how to attach
himself to HaShem."
A person can develop faith in HaShem,
regardless of his or her location. However, the true fertile ground of
faith is in Israel. Therefore, when a person living in Israel seeks to
strengthen his faith "he attaches himself to the place of faith." Like
a tree planted by the riverside, he connects himself to the source of
faith. The good waters of faith fill his soul and strengthen his heart
with live and dynamic faith in HaShem.
In addition, the
holiness of Israel transmits special spiritual secrets to those that
dwell upon her land. Specifically, it reveals "the wisdom of how to
attach oneself to HaShem." Can you imagine such a precious gift? There
is no greater joy than connecting to the holiness of HaShem!
Avraham
journeyed to Israel in order to partake of the spiritual treasures of
the land. He came there and developed towering faith in HaShem. In
addition, he gained the incomparable wisdom of how to attach himself to
HaShem, the Living G-d.------- May we all merit attaching ourselves to the spiritual wellsprings of Eretz Yisrael.
TODAY: Envision yourself standing in the Temple in Jerusalem - enhance your faith and attach yourself to HaShem.
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