Living Each Day
by: Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D.
"We can awaken from sleep and turn over to sleep again, arising only when the demands of reality force us out of bed. Or we can awaken with the inspiration to arise and get about our mission to fulfill the Divine will. The choice is ours."
What is that Divine will? Each of us are here for a specific purpose designed by HaShem uniquely for us. It is up to each of us to know and choose it. The Divine will for all Jews, however, has remained the same since the giving of Torah - to be a light to the nations and a repairer of the world. As Rabbi said above: "The choice is ours."
Parshat Naso is the longest single parsha in the Torah, clocking in at 176 verses. That’s Torah’s way of saying, “Hey, you might want to take a long , serious and contemplative look at what you’re about to learn.”
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This Torah portion is a powder keg of rebellion, ego, Divine smackdowns, and deep theological reflection. It’s more than just a cautionary tale, it’s a microscope on the human soul, power, leadership, and holiness.
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So, what makes us Jews think we’re right when it comes to holy living? The short answer? We don’t think we’re right, we think we’re obligated.
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