BS’D
Tehillim (77:2): “Koli el Elokim v’etzaka koli el Elokim v’haazin alai (My voice is to Hashem and I shall cry out; my voice is to Hashem and listen to me)” – How do we feel when we cry out to Hashem?
On an intellectual level most of us believe that Hashem listens and answers our prayers; but do we believe this in our heart? This is an essential question to ponder ahead of doing teshuva since if we don’t feel Hashem cares about us, what motivates us to want to talk to Him and work on mending our relationship?
This month is focused on teshuva; to return. Where do we need to return? Sefer Yirmiyahu writes (31:20), “Return Virgin of Israel, return to these, your cities.” We are the virgin who has the opportunity to return to our betrothed groom to the land rebuilt (Har Sinai). We remember being there, our souls are still connected to this special place and time. Internally we crave to unite once again with our Creator and experience Oneness; we long to return to Gan Eden. Awareness of Hashem’s presence becomes faint as the years pass and we forget how beloved we are.
Let us use this month to recall that special love, the unique relationship we share with our Creator. There was a time where we saw the tree as well as its roots; wholesome vision and connection to its source. Now we are in conflict and must remember what we once had.
Let’s cry to Hashem that we merit to feel His closeness and absolute love.
