Saturday, May 7, 2011

Aspire For More

The four spiritual levels of this post describe the spiritual evolution of Am Yisrael, leading the way for the rest of mankind. According to "Din," the four levels correspond to Matan Torah, Beit HaMikdash, Geula HaShlemah, and Techiat HaMetim, respectively.

Nevertheless, at Matan Torah, beyond the Hanhaga of that time, the level Chochma-Bina-Da'at was revealed. This occurred because Am Yisrael aspired for this, and because they correspondingly acted beyond what was required. Na'aseh v'Nishma was more than required. The three days of preparation before Matan Torah were more than required.

The approaching Geula will, according to Din, reveal the Hanhaga of Keter. Am Yisrael will, B'Chasdei HaShem, rise above any level ever reached by man. However, even this is not the end of human potential. Learning from Matan Torah, it is clear that we are invited to aspire for even more.