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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
An inspiring quote from the Rav by Zahava Rothschild
Here's a really interesting exerpt from Abraham's Journey by Rav Joseph Soloveitchik. I find that the way it is written and the thoughts that it provokes are realy inspiring. We don't always think of holiness as the true instigator behind our deeds. I think that these words that the Rav writes subconsciously resonate in every action and thought that the Jews experience."Kedushah fascinates; man in all his aspirations, hopes, visions, dreams and yearning is out to realize the idea of holiness, to find Gd and cling to Him. Kedushah has a strange quality; it frightens people, but it also pulls and attracts them. It is daunting with regard to those who refuse to think, to feel, to delve within themselves, to understand the mystery of man and his strange destiny. However, for those blessed with sweep of imagination, depth of perception, breadth of thought, and boldness of character, kedushah is the most fascinating experience, pulling them unconsciously and instinctually to the Creator. At times, it is hard to protect oneself against the onslaught of kedushah; it is hard to run away from the Creator, who trails behind man and challenges him to come back."
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