since Jaymatt gives on the Haggadda, i thought i’ll do my part & give on this weeks Parsha, Parshas Tzav!
Tuesday’s D’Var Torah
>Parshas Tzav:
The Karbon Oleh was brought when a man or woman wanted to express his/her love and closeness to Hashem. How fortunate we are to have the mitzvah vehicles and ability to foster our devotion to Hashem. Mitzvos are a precious opportunity, as the following true story illustrates:
It is said that when the Vilna Gaon lay dying, he held on to his tzitzis and began to weep. His talmidim, standing around, were astonished. “Surely after living such a pious life and contributing so much to Torah learning you can not be afraid of what awaits you in the next world, Rabbi!” they said. “Why are you crying?”
He looked up and answered, “Because here on this Earth, while alive, with just a little string I can fulfill one of Hashem’s mitzvoth, Tzitzis. No matter how fabulous the next world is, I will not be able to do that there.”
We can never overlook the small stuff. Here, on this earth, with the right mind set, everything is possible. You can even follow Hashem’s commandments with just a little string if you think of it. Sometimes even just a penny fulfills the mitzvah of Tzedakah. A simple smile can fulfill the mitzvah of chesed. This is a wonderful world of boundless opportunity.