Divine Message Hidden in Parashat Kedoshim

0:04My dear talmidim, we find ourselves in challenging times, times when we must redouble our efforts in tefillah and Torah. There's a powerful story told, illustrating the immense impact of our sincere prayers, especially when we face difficult circumstances. It concerns a revered tzaddik who was shown a vision, a glimpse into the spiritual reality of our actions. This tzaddik had a dream where he came to the shul and he saw that everybody was praying, but not the regular tefillot; rather, they were all reading Tehillim. He asked the rav of the shul—in this case, it was none other than the great Sadiq himself—'Why are they reading Tehillim?' And Sadiq responded, 'Because there was a pigua, a terror attack, and someone got hurt.' To this, the tzaddik vehemently replied, 'No, it was not one person! It was a lot more than that! We don't just read for one! The damage is much, much graver than this! Please make sure they continue reading Tehillim!' This story highlights the profound responsibility we have, and the power of our collective tefillot. So, the following morning, armed with this profound revelation from Shamayim, the tzaddik went to the beit midrash. He noticed a group of talmidim reciting Tehillim with intense fervor, an unusual sight for that particular hour. He asked him, 'Why are they reciting Tehillim?' And the person replied, 'Because there was a pigua, a terror attack, and someone got hurt.' And then the tzaddik said, 'No, it was not just one person. It was a lot more than that. We don't just recite for one. There's a whole lot, the damage is much, much graver than this. Please make sure they continue reciting Tehillim.' The tzaddik's words, infused with the wisdom he had received, revealed a deeper truth about the severity of the situation, underscoring the power of collective prayer. He knew that the Ribbono shel Olam was sending a message, and that our Tefillah was crucial at this challenging time.

1:03We were just discussing the incredible events surrounding the dream that this tzaddik had. You see, when a person of such spiritual stature experiences something so profound, it's never just a coincidence. The next day—or rather, the next morning—this whole thing happened. Now, the tzaddik knew that the message from Heaven given to him in a dream was not for naught. There had to be a reason why HaKadosh Baruch Hu, in a time when we don't have prophets, in a time when there's a lot of confusion in the air, would go out of His way to communicate in such a direct fashion. It was a clear sign from above, a call to action. We often speak about divine providence, hashgacha pratit, and how Hashem communicates with us. A great tzaddik, recognizing the profound messages Hashem sends us, took this understanding to an extraordinary level. When Hashem sends you certain messages, you have to take advantage of it and try to see what else you can find out. So, this tzaddik did something that only a few people in the world know how to do properly. And it's only done very few times because it's so difficult to do. I'm sure you, my dear talmidim, have heard about it before, but I can assure you, none of you actually know how to do it. It's an incredibly profound and complex avodah, often misunderstood by the masses. Indeed, what most people think Gora Lagra is – that you just take any Chumash, open it randomly, and pick a Pasuk – is a gross oversimplification of what it truly entails. Let us delve deeper into the authentic practice.

1:58My dear students, we are delving into a fascinating topic today concerning the methods of seeking divine guidance, specifically through what has come to be known as the Goral HaGra. Many people have a very superficial understanding of this powerful practice. In our discussion, we find a scenario where an individual, having attained a deep spiritual insight, decided to undertake this sacred ritual. The common understanding of this practice, however, is deeply oversimplified. The individual, having reached his insight, decided to do what is properly called Goral HaGra. Most people mistakenly believe that Goral HaGra is simply taking any Chumash, opening it at random, picking a Pasuk, and calling it a day. Well, that's a very big oversimplification of what it truly entails. It's a practice rooted in profound Halakha and Kabbalah, requiring immense spiritual preparation. Indeed, the true Goral HaGra demands a rigorous process, including a fast as intense as a Yom Kippur fast, along with deep and focused kavanot before one even begins to approach the Chumash. Without fulfilling these exacting requirements, what one is doing is merely a random selection, not the hallowed Goral HaGra. My dear students, when we speak of certain profound spiritual practices, we must understand that they are not to be undertaken lightly. Take for example the venerable practice of Goral HaGra; it requires a certain amount of steps before it can properly be performed. First of all, the person has to fast a complete fast, akin to that of Yom Kippur, before undertaking the practice itself. And he must engage in specific types of Kavanot before he even begins the process, before he lays his hands upon the holy sefer. This is why, as we discussed, the very Chumash used for such an act cannot be just any Chumash; it must possess a particular sanctity and be prepared for this exalted purpose.

2:41My dear talmidim, we've been discussing the profound spiritual work of a true tzadik, and sometimes this work involves very specific actions, very specific mitzvot, performed with immense kavanah. In this particular instance, for the tzadik to access the profound depths of the Torah for this special purpose, the very instrument he uses is also unique. He doesn't just pick up any sefer from the shelf. He opens the book, and the chumash itself that he is using cannot be a regular chumash. It has to be a unique type of chumash that one does not really find in regular batei midrash or even specialized sefarim stores. It has just the pure words of Torah on it, without commentaries or targum. It is not the kind of chumash that one would simply buy from a store. It is certainly not something one would acquire on the internet either. This is a chumash prepared with immense sanctity, perhaps even specifically for such sacred tasks, ensuring the purity and directness of the connection to the Shechinah. The tzadik's interaction with it is thus deeply profound, requiring not just the special chumash, but also a very specific and hallowed approach to navigate its sacred pages. The Gedolim and the Tzaddikim were seeking answers, asking: what is the cause of this horrible, horrific attack? And when one seeks an answer from the heavens, one is often guided to a specific source within our holy Torah. And indeed, he was guided to open it in a certain way, following a certain order, until he arrived at that particular pasuk. Now, because we know the Tzaddik, and because he wanted us to publicize this, he told us exactly what it was. And the pasuk is from Parashat Kedoshim, in Vayikra chapter 20, verse 22. And what was this profound answer that was revealed? The pasuk states: "Ushmartem et kol chukotai ve'et kol mishpatay va'asitem otam velo taki ki etchem ha'aretz asher ani mevi etchem shama lashevet bah." Which means, "You shall therefore keep all My statutes and all My judgments, and perform them, so that the land to which I bring you to dwell therein will not vomit you out." A chilling and powerful message, my friends, that speaks volumes to our situation.

3:33Good evening, dear Yidden. We live in a world filled with challenges, and sometimes, Rachmanah litzlan, we are confronted with truly devastating events. When such tragedies strike, the human heart naturally cries out for understanding, for meaning. Often, the very first question that arises in the face of suffering is, 'Why?' We hear the cries, the anguish, and we are compelled to ask: The question was: Why did this happen? What is the cause of this horrible, horrific attack? And you're not allowed to ask more than one question, and this is the answer that he got. The pasuk says, U'shmartem es kol chukosai v'es kol mishpatai va'asisem osam, v'lo toki eschem ha'aretz asher Ani meivi eschem shamah lasheves bah. This pasuk from Parashat Bechukotai holds within it a profound truth, a hidden key to understanding the Hashgachah Pratit of HaKadosh Baruch Hu. Superficially, it speaks of the land not expelling us if we keep the mitzvos. But, as we know, the Torah is replete with layers of meaning, and to truly grasp its message, especially in such sensitive contexts, requires more than a simple reading. It demands the profound insight of a true tzaddik, one who possesses the divine wisdom to plumb the depths of these sacred words and reveal their true intent, which is far beyond the grasp of the average person or even a regular talmid chacham. We are commanded, Chazal teach us, that if we do not follow the ways of HaKadosh Baruch Hu, the land itself will reject us. As it says in Vayikra, parashat Kedoshim, chapter eighteen, verse twenty-eight: "You shall observe all of My decrees and all of My ordinances and perform them. Then the land to which I bring you to dwell will not disgorge you." This is a profound warning. Here, the tzaddik, who also has to have the ability to interpret this properly – hence the reason why the average person can't do this, and even a regular talmid chakham cannot fully grasp its mystical implications. It's only tzaddikim who are truly able to delve into these secrets, those who are...

4:27...well-versed in Kabbalah and of the highest caliber. Such a tzaddik, when he truly delves into these profound secrets, he was shocked at this, because, of course, the obligation to keep the Torah, the obligation to keep the mitzvot, is already something we have had for over three thousand years; it's nothing new. It is a fundamental cornerstone of our covenant with HaKadosh Baruch Hu from Har Sinai, and a timeless imperative. Yet, we often find ourselves faltering and straying from this path. But throughout all the generations, we have had a Kadosh Baruch Hu, in His mercy, have patience with each and every single one of us, with us individually, and with us as a nation. And, of course, from time to time, He would send different messages. He would send different messages, whether it was through the pogroms, the inquisitions, or the Holocaust. These were indeed terrible messages, meant to rouse us from our slumber and remind us of our covenant. And yet, many amongst us believed that these were the final, dire warnings, preparing us for the ultimate reckoning. And we thought we got all the messages that we could possibly get before the final war, before the war of Gog and Magog that's prophesied by the prophet Ezekiel in chapter 38 or Zechariah in chapter 14. But throughout all this time, we got a lot of different messages. But now the Tzaddik says, this is a message unlike anything else we've ever gotten. Why? The Tzaddik explains the profound difference, the gravity of this new message, for it represents a definitive change in Hashgacha Pratit.

5:44My dear brothers, we sometimes delude ourselves into thinking that we can make a 'deal' with Hashem, that perhaps a partial observance, a selective commitment to mitzvos, will suffice. We might tell ourselves that a little bit of Shabbat here, a token effort with modesty there, will somehow be enough, and that the Ribbono shel Olam will understand our 'struggles'. But the Torah, my friends, tells us otherwise. It lays down a clear standard, especially in these challenging times when we witness so much spiritual erosion around us. We must understand that there comes a point where compromise is no longer an option, where the Divine patience for such 'discounts' reaches its limit. And the Ramban, in his holy commentary, echoes this sentiment when discussing the sanctity of Eretz Yisrael and the conditions for dwelling within it. So, let us turn to the words of the Torah itself, because here, our Kadosh Baruch Hu is clearly telling us – and if it wasn't written, we wouldn't even be allowed to say it. He's telling us: no more patience. No more discounts. Either keep everything, or you'll have to pay the price, whether it's the land that will vomit you out, or you'll simply disappear from the land, like what happened to thousands of people. And we've seen this throughout our history, not just in ancient times, but even in recent memory. The message from Shamayim is unequivocal: there is no more room for these 'gentle' agreements. We cannot think that we can make a fleeting effort for a brief period – a mere forty days, for example – and then revert to our old ways, whether it concerns the sanctity of Shabbat, the purity of our homes, or the integrity of our relationships. The Torah demands our whole heart, our complete commitment, because anything less carries a profound and tragic cost, not only for us as individuals but for the entire Am Yisrael.

6:15My dear brothers, my dear talmidim, listen closely to what our holy Gedolim have relayed to us. What our Tzaddik explained, with tears in his holy eyes, is that HaKadosh Baruch Hu is sending us a definitive message, a final, unequivocal warning. He is making it abundantly clear that the time for ambiguity, for half-measures, is over. The days of making excuses or seeking spiritual loopholes are truly gone. Understand, my friends, that in the last twenty-four hours, there are no more spiritual leniencies. No more keeping Shabbat just once a year, and thinking, 'HaKadosh Baruch Hu will understand.' No more believing you can keep your brit for forty days and then be okay, only to return to your inappropriate relationships, whether with yourselves or with others. No, my dear ones, that casual approach, that mindset, is finished. HaKadosh Baruch Hu is calling us home, calling us to a full, uncompromised commitment. The bandwagon of HaKadosh Baruch Hu is here, and whoever chooses to jump on now must do so with complete sincerity, with absolute mesirat nefesh, for the time of Mashiach is upon us, and it demands our complete teshuvah. My dear Yidden, we gather here today to internalize a profound message, one that resonates deeply in our souls. We are living in times of immense challenge, but also of incredible opportunity. As we heard from one of the great Gedolei Yisrael, a message that brought tears to the eyes, the time for hesitation is over. Simply put, what a Tzadik explained to us, and literally in tears, is that HaKadosh Baruch Hu is giving us a very, very clear warning that this is it. Whoever is going to jump on board now with HaKadosh Baruch Hu, then they will find true strength and success. Because HaKadosh Baruch Hu is laying it bare for us, brothers. He is showing us that the moment to dedicate ourselves completely has arrived, without compromise, without excuses. It's time to act.

7:10My dear friends, we are not asking you to become Gedolei Hador overnight. We are not asking everyone to become an avreich immediately, although limud Torah is, of course, paramount. But what are we asking from each and every one of us? It is simply this: Either jump full force, with all your strength, all your ability, and all your knowledge, to fulfill everything you know. What you don't know, learn and implement. But what you do know, for example: you know how to keep Shabbat? Keep Shabbat! You know how to guard your bris? Guard your bris! You know you shouldn't look at inappropriate things? Don't look! You know you must eat kosher, both in the house and out of the house, no matter what? That's what you must do. Because the Ribbono Shel Olam demands truth and consistency from us. He demands that what we do know, we do! We must strive to fulfill all the mitzvot, embracing critical areas such as Taharat Mishpacha, family purity, learning Torah every day, and all other mitzvot. I'm not saying that everyone has to become Avrechim, full-time Torah scholars. While not everyone is destined for such a path, the overarching responsibility to engage with and observe Torah remains for every Jew. My dear talmidim, we are living in unprecedented times. The signs are everywhere, if only we open our eyes to see them. The Ribbono shel Olam is, so to speak, telling us that we're running out of time, we've run out of time. For something like this to happen, for such a clear message to be sent to Klal Yisrael, it speaks volumes. It means that the era of procrastination, the era of "maybe tomorrow," is over. We are in a critical moment, and the demands upon us are different. But every single Jew is obligated to fulfill the entire Torah. However, unlike any other time throughout their life, where HaKadosh Baruch Hu is simply willing to give us, in essence, the time—time to conquer our Yetzer Hara, time to acclimate ourselves to a life of Torah, time to overcome our desires for sin—here HaKadosh Baruch Hu is obligated, as it were, to demand immediate action, to bring an end to this galus, and to usher in the complete Geulah. This is not a time for complacency, chaveirim. This is a time for introspection, for teshuva, for prayer, and for increasing our limmud Torah and mitzvos with unparalleled dedication. May we merit to see the coming of Mashiach Tzidkeinu speedily in our days.

8:17Good evening, dear talmidim, and welcome to our weekly shiur. May Hashem grant us all siyata d'Shmaya to understand the profound lessons of His holy Torah. We are living through truly unprecedented and challenging times for Klal Yisrael, especially in Eretz Yisrael. The events we witness, the sheer audacity and brutality of the enemies of Am Yisrael, scream out to us with a message from Shamayim, "telling us that we're running out of time, we've run out of time. For something like this to happen, I can assure you that if even seven hostages, not 700, not 300, none of these crazy numbers that you're going to see and are already seeing, if one person was taken from America, if a small family was murdered in America by terrorists, literally that country that did it would disappear off the map. If it happened in Russia, that country and their neighbor would disappear from the map. But here in Eretz Yisrael, unfortunately, the prophecy that the Gemara in Masechet Sotah says that..." Good evening, talmidim and esteemed guests. We are living in challenging times, and it is incumbent upon us to always reflect upon the words of our Chazal and understand the Hashgacha Pratit that guides our world. Often, we observe the conduct of nations, and we see how fiercely they protect their citizens, their honor, and their sovereignty. For instance, consider the stark reality that if one person was taken from America, if a small family was murdered in America by terrorists, literally that country that did it would disappear off the map. If it happened in Russia, that country and its neighbor would disappear from the map. But here in Israel, unfortunately, the prophecy that the Gemara in Masechet Sotah says that in the era preceding Mashiach, the leadership will be found wanting, neglecting the needs of its own people. Specifically, Masechet Sotah 49B warns us that those entrusted with the welfare of Klal Yisrael may, chas v'shalom, act against the true interests of the nation, failing to provide the necessary defense and security for our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael.

9:06...nothing will ever bring back those souls. Now, of course, this brings to mind the sobering words of our Sages. Indeed, as we find discussed at the end of the Masekhet, daf mem-tet bet, where it states explicitly that the leadership will be doing things that are against its own people. And unfortunately, because of their approach to their relationships with, whether it is America or other countries, or even their dealings amongst themselves, or their own personal beliefs, they are simply unwilling to do what is necessary to defend the people. And this, my friends, is a fundamental betrayal of trust, a desecration of the sacred duty entrusted to them. This lack of resolve ultimately leaves Am Yisrael vulnerable, a situation that demands deep introspection and teshuvah from all of us. We see, my dear friends, that in the wake of such a terrible tragedy, there are many who speak of retribution, of striking back, and of various plans of action. And they're saying that they're going to attack back and do whatever they're going to do, but the reality is that nothing will ever bring back those souls. Now, of course, while we pray for the safety and security of our people and our land, our true response must be one of strengthened emunah, tefilah, and maasim tovim. ... While our focus must remain on strengthening our spiritual connection, it is also natural for people to seek explanations in the physical realm. And indeed, in the coming days, people are going to come up with different conspiracy theories, for example, questioning how this could have been anything but an inside job. How could it be that a border that is usually so secure, where one might even notice a bug on it, was so easily breached? This line of thinking is understandable when considering the sheer scale of what occurred. After all, imagine a situation where a person is right next to a border, and the very next day, for eight hours, there are tractors, literally tractors and trucks and all types of vehicles going through it, destroying it, and no one even notices it for eight hours. This certainly leads one to suspect it must be an inside job. And of course, it's very possible and likely that you're right.

10:11My dear talmidim and friends, we continue to grapple with the truly horrific events of recent times, events that have shaken us to our very core. It's only natural for people to seek understanding, to try and make sense of how such a chilul Hashem, such an unimaginable tragedy, could possibly unfold. Many theories are being discussed, especially concerning the incredible lapse in security and the prolonged period during which the atrocities continued. People are asking, 'How could this happen?' And needless to say, the next day, for eight hours, there were tractors, literally tractors and trucks and all types of vehicles going through the area, destroying it, and no one even noticed for eight hours. This must be an inside job. And of course, it's very possible and likely that you're right. Such questions are understandable, my dear ones. When we see such overwhelming evidence of negligence or a complete breakdown, the mind immediately seeks patterns, seeks explanations for what seems inexplicable. However, while we may delve into these discussions, trying to understand the human elements involved, we must never lose sight of the deeper, spiritual meaning. For ultimately, the Ribbono shel Olam controls everything, and our response must be one of strengthening our emunah, our faith, and increasing our teshuva and tefillah. These external details, while they may seem significant, fade in comparison to our spiritual obligation to HaKadosh Baruch Hu. My dear friends, in times of great sorrow and confusion, it is natural for us to seek explanations, to try and understand 'why.' We look for human fault, for reasons that might make sense of the incomprehensible. Many will point fingers, seeking to assign blame for the terrible gezeirah that has befallen us. On the other hand, you can say, "Yes, but these people were dancing in front of an idol on Rosh HaShanah, or even on Shabbat!" And of course, you are right to point out such transgressions. But the truth is, you will hear other things. Oh, "these people were left-leaning liberals. They were pro-Palestinian. They even liked the Palestinians, and now they won't like that association!" So all of these things—people are going to talk about all of these things, they will bring up every possible human failing. But the truth is, none of this stuff matters, because ultimately, as we know, Ein Od Milvado – there is nothing else but HaKadosh Baruch Hu. HaKadosh Baruch Hu is the one that allowed this to happen to His own children, to His own people because...

11:00My dear chaverim, we get so entangled in the illusions of olam hazeh, chasing after things that ultimately fade away. But when we grasp the fundamental truth of existence, then we realize that none of this gashmius truly matters, because there is nothing else but HaKadosh Baruch Hu. HaKadosh Baruch Hu is the one who allowed this to happen to His own children, to His own people, and I tell you, chaverim, it was because He is calling to our souls, urging us to fully reconnect with Him. In these challenging times, when we see so much spiritual darkness and nisyonot surrounding us, we must seriously consider what HaKadosh Baruch Hu demands of us. The call to teshuvah is always present, but in our generation, it resonates with an even greater urgency. Ultimately, my dear friends, it's a message for each and every one of us who is still here, who is still alive: that if we do not wake up our sleeping souls, if we don't serve HaKadosh Baruch Hu completely with every fiber of our being—whether it's with your tefillah, make sure your tefillah has more kavanah; whether it's with your Shabbat, make sure you're keeping Shabbat exactly according to halakha; and especially, if it's with your tzni'ut, don't play games with HaKadosh Baruch Hu. There is no room for being modest one day and not modest the other, just because of your job, or your social circle, or your personal relationships. We simply cannot play games with the Creator of the world. ...and the truth is that HaKadosh Baruch Hu is watching, is waiting for us to truly commit. In these frightening times, when the world is in such disarray and fear grips so many hearts, our spiritual resolve and adherence to His mitzvos must only strengthen. We cannot afford to be inconsistent in our avodas Hashem, especially regarding something as fundamental as our personal conduct and tzeniyut. Therefore, don't be modest one day and not modest the other day because your job is this, or your party is this, or your boyfriend is this. Don't play games with HaKadosh Baruch Hu, because I can tell you firsthand – I've heard about these things throughout my life. I've heard about all types of things. I've read a lot. But to be in a situation where you yourself, klal Yisrael, Am Yisrael, you have to witness the sheer panic and desperation, to see the raw fear in the eyes of your fellow Jews, where even the simplest acts of daily life become fraught with terror – it truly changes one's perspective on what is important, and how urgently we need to do our part. You see it with your own eyes, and then you understand the depth of the challenge.

12:05My dear Yidden, the tzarah we are experiencing in Eretz Yisrael and around the world is deeply unsettling, and the fear it instills is palpable; literally, people around you are scared to even say hello. They're scared; they don't know what to do with themselves. They don't know if the car that's coming up is full of terrorists or if it's just other fellow Jews. The situation is truly scary for many people. And the truth is that HaKadosh Baruch Hu is doing this to scare all of us, in order for us to strain our hearts, in order for all of us to stop playing games with HaKadosh Baruch Hu. Because once HaKadosh Baruch Hu sees that we are going to fulfill His laws, then without a doubt, the geulah sheleimah will arrive. This period of nisyonos is ultimately for our good, to bring us closer to HaShem and to hasten the coming of Mashiach. It is a profound call to teshuvah, to strengthen our emunah and our shemirat ha-mitzvot. My dear Yidden, we must internalize the profound message of our times. All of the challenges, all of the difficulties we face as a Klal Yisrael, the Ribbono Shel Olam is doing this to scare all of us, in order for us to truly search our hearts, in order for all of us to stop playing games with HaKadosh Baruch Hu. Because once HaKadosh Baruch Hu sees that we are going to fulfill His laws, then, without a doubt, He will shower us with His abundant blessings, and bring us closer to the complete Geulah Sheleimah in our days. This is not the path of true Yiddishkeit, my dear talmidim. We must commit ourselves fully, without compromise, to the path that Hashem has laid out for us. And instead we will show Hakadosh Baruch Hu our genuine commitment. And we are fulfilling them. We're not playing games anymore. We're not going to rave parties instead of going to the shul. We're not going to the casino instead of the shul. We're not going to be in immodest settings or inappropriate businesses. In other words, if we start taking the Torah seriously and fulfill, just like a true Tzaddik would, all of its mitzvot, with mesiras nefesh—then we will truly merit the blessings of the Torah and draw closer to Hakadosh Baruch Hu.

13:13We're not here to pick and choose, my dear yidden. We're not here to decide which mitzvot are convenient for us and which are not. The Torah is an absolute truth, given by Hakadosh Baruch Hu at Har Sinai, and it demands our complete adherence. There's no room for compromise or for watering down the divine word. We have to approach Torah U'Mitzvot with integrity, with emess, without any sugarcoating and pretending like we're pacifying Hashem, like some of these programs that are out there saying, 'Oh, yes, everybody should keep Shabbat once a year.' Yes, so you'll go and keep Shabbat once a year, make people feel good about themselves once a year, but then in reality, you're enabling them to violate Shabbat the rest of the year. What is that going to do for them? It's doing nothing but making them feel comfortable in their transgression, chas v'shalom! We must strive for complete shmirat Hamitzvot, for the sake of Hashem and for the sake of our own neshamot. This isn't about making people feel good; it's about doing what is good and true in the eyes of Hashem. the same principle applies to tzniut, the same principle applies to netilat yadayim before eating bread, and the same principle applies to every single mitzvah and halakha. The Torah is complete. And one of our thirteen principles of faith is that it will never change. The Torah will never change. This means that the same laws which we received since the beginning of Am Yisrael at Har Sinai are the very same laws that we have right now. We are obligated to keep all of them. Therefore, whatever each and every one of you already knows, you must implement it.

14:03Good evening, talmidim and respected ba'alei batim. It is a zechus to share some words of Torah with you tonight, especially in these challenging times. We often feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, by the difficulties and spiritual dangers that surround us. But the answer, my dear friends, is always within our reach, through Torah and mitzvos. We are given the tools, the strength, and the responsibility to elevate ourselves and our families. It all begins with action, with doing what we know to be right. Whatever you know, do it. And start learning more seriously to ensure that you learn more and perform more mitzvos. As you learn more, do more. Is it hard for you? Try again. Is it hard for you? Try again. Is it hard for you? Try again. Just like you do with anything else in life. HaKadosh Baruch Hu knows your heart. HaKadosh Baruch Hu knows your efforts. Don't pretend that you can't do something when you can. Don't pretend that it's too much for you when in reality you just don't want to do it. This is the pathway to true strength, to genuine protection, and to fulfilling our purpose. Each step, each effort, each Mitzvah we perform, is seen and cherished in Shamayim. Let us resolve, then, to embrace this path with dedication and sincerity. This path, my dear friends, is not merely about spiritual fulfillment; it is about practical, tangible protection for ourselves and our loved ones. For truly, anyone who is looking for ways to better his situation, protect himself, and protect his family from the horrific situation that is around us, including terrorism and everything else, he must understand that the only way is to increase in Torah. More Torah, more life. This is not merely a slogan; it is a fundamental truth, a promise from HaKadosh Baruch Hu Himself. It is our ultimate shield and our source of vitality in a world that often seems to defy all logic and order. Let us immerse ourselves, therefore, in its profound wisdom, and merit eternal life.