Monday, April 27, 2009

Make some NOISE!

From Likutei Shoshanim MiDevarim Shonim at the end of Sefer Sefas Emes

BeRaash Gadol Mitnaasim. Raash Gadol, great noise, is the same gematria as Taryag, 613, because the 613 Mitzvot need to be accepted with all one's strength in great noise.

vahavein, and understand.

Shabbos Forgiveness

From Likutei Shoshanim MiDevarim Shonim at the end of Sefer Sefas Emes

Hu Rachum Yichaper Avon (Tehilim 78: 38) He is has mercy and atones sin.
Gematria, numerical value, of Shabbat, by the way of our Sages of blessed memory (Shabbat 118:2)
"kol shomer Shabbat mechalelo" (YIshayahu 56:6) All those who guard the Shabbat and its prohibitions.
Al tikrei mechalelo elah, machol lo. Do not just read prohibitions, rather, He forgives him.
vahavein, understand.

Lulav

From Likutei Shoshanim MiDevarim Shonim at the end of Sefer Sefas Emes

Luvav is the roshei teivos, an acronym, for "Vetaher Libeinu Lavdecha Bemet", and purify our hearts to Your service in truth.

Vhevein, and understand.