Machshava:

Lag BaOmer 

Collections: Rabbi Weinberger: Lag B'omer Hilula

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*** The first 3 minutes are music and singing *** The end of Rebbi Shimon's life (Zohar, Parshas Ha'azinu). The fire burning in Rebbi Shimon's house on his last day. What is a real secret? Completely immersed in what I'm currently learning. Studied knowledge (external/nigleh - revealed) vs. experiencing the real thing (internal/sod - secret). In close physical proximity, yet so very far away - from Hashem. Addressing Hashem directly: Boruch Atoh - YOU! When we experience life we stand right in front of the Ribbonoh Shel Olam (Master of the world). What is the inyan (central idea) of loving Hashem? Rebbi Shimon's gift to us: Stop learning ABOUT G-d and start living WITH Him. Feeling that Hashem is a living G-d, not merely a concept. Even after the long galus (exile), we still say: Boruch Atoh.