BS’D

All that occurs in this world happens because of the nation of Israel. When we do our job correctly, focus on inner and world peace, humanity blossoms. The gloomy clouds of fear and anxiety that hang around us are meant to drive us to do our duty. Our actions affect the entire world; the outside pressing forces whether it be challenges at home, financial or health get us to fulfill our commitment.

The Jewish people are judged based on how the world looks, not just with respect to themselves. We were chosen to be a ‘light onto nations’ or c’v we bring darkness into the world. On Yom Kippur, the day of judgment, we read the story of Yonah who ran from his duty and therefore caused others to suffer.  We too have a worldly mission and should not attempt to ‘sail away’ from carrying it out. “No calamity comes to the world but for Israel” (Yevamot, 63) and the world knows it. We are constantly blamed because the nations of the world realize that the Jewish people are the ones responsible for all their troubles.

There is no running away from our calling as the chosen people; it is our G-d given role and duty and the purpose of Jewish presence.

Today’s daily dose of emuna is dedicated l’iluy nishmat Talla Monir bat Hashmat, Hashmat bat Sultan, Sultan bat Sara, Yousef ben Shoshana and Albert Efraim ben Talla Monir z’l. May their souls bask in the Divine radiance among all the righteous who have departed from this world, Amen.