Questions for today:
If this love from the Creator is so impactful, how does that impact us – all of us?
We had a medical student join us for the second Seder. He had worked in the hospital the whole day and was very hungry.
We asked him, “why didn’t you eat in the hospital? It has a cafeteria that is kosher for Passover.”
He responded that he went to the cafeteria to eat, but there were some rolls out which ‘looked’ like bread, so he didn't feel comfortable eating.
This student isn't particularly observant, and this cafeteria has a top-of-the-line kosher certification. Yet, what we saw here is something that is commonly seen among the Jewish people.
This student had a very strong sensitivity and appreciation for the holiness of the commandments, even if it wasn’t visible from his external appearance.
The Jewish people have this sensitivity and appreciation because when G-d gave us the Torah, He didn’t merely give us a book of instructions. He gave us the Torah as an embrace and a kiss, giving us a way to directly connect with Him.
Even when we don’t feel this love for the Creator like a burning fire, the love is there, hiding underneath the surface.
142 Tanya Iyar 12 ~ m168 Iyar 9
Tanya book 1, ch 46, Pt 4
The kiss and embrace from the Creator that we feel when we study Torah and fulfill commandments can be felt by all, regardless of their external appearance.
Study today’s Tanya in full:
https://www.chabadmed.com/dailystudy/tanya.asp?tdate=5/10/2022
See today’s video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khe2vDnFooE&list=PLFZQPK6u-zSBls9Hwx3P5vKIBRnjBvHe&index=141