During korbanos we say the beraisa "Abaye mesader ma’aracha," which discusses the order of the service, which elements take precedence and why. The Likutei Halachos zt”l explains the relevance of these details to our personal service of Hashem. The service in the Beis HaMikdash alternated between “avodas penim” and “avodas chutz,” service both within and outside the heichal, which was the epicenter of spiritual life of the Jewish people. This fluctuation alludes to the phases of easier and more difficult times we all go through in our spiritual growth. Sometimes we feel so close to attaining our goals, as if we are really in close proximity to holiest place, but soon we suffer reversals that make us feel as though we’ve been pushed back, outside. All of our great leaders went through this kind of progress punctuated by setbacks, each in his own unique way and on his particular level. Only those who had the endurance to carry on despite these temporary reversals eventually grew into their potential greatness.
Rav Shlomo Wolbe zt”l would often discuss the challenges of his eight years alone in
“After learning diligently for a period of time, I felt like I was making no progress at all, and felt that I should just give up. I wrote a letter to Rav Yechezkel Levenstein zt”l in
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I just discovered this blog from A Simple Jew. This is truly a beautiful blog! The collection of tales, insights into Halacha, etc, are inspiring. Shkoach, blessings.
Thank you so much for the chizuk! The entire purpose of the blog is to inspire. As Hashem has helped in the past, so should He help in the future!
Very powerful words, thanks.
My privilege and pleasure!
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