in Judaism’s inimitable fashion, the Talmud teaches (Jerusalem Talmud, Berachot 2:4) that on the day on which we mourn both holy temples, the 9 th of the Jewish month Av, our future Moshiach/ redeemer will be born.
The message here is clear. The destruction of our holy temple created space for a new, much more glorious, temple to be built in its place. Through the distance and anguish and pain, a much deeper recognition and realization of G-d has emerged... From the distance, our yearning increased and it is the power of that relationship that gives birth to a much greater bond ahead. That powerful secret of Judaism; amidst the tears in your life lies your greatest potential. Amidst destruction in Jewish history is embedded the secret to finding our deepest relationship with G-d. Mendel (Menachem) Bluming based on Chassidus
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AuthorRabbi Mendel Bluming also dedicated six years to serving on the board of directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, where he received the Matthew H. Simon Rabbinical Award for exceptional communal leadership. Archives
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