Light of the Soul For תרל”ד 9
(ליל ה) כתיב נר ה’ נשמת אדם. “It is written: ‘The lamp of God is the human soul.’” The Sefat Emet teaches that a person is created to illuminate the world, like a lamp that carries divine [...]
Hanukkah’s Eternal Spiritual Light For תרל”ו 1
(ליל א) הנס דחנוכה היה בהצלת הגוף. (Night 1) The miracle of Chanukah was in the salvation of the body. The Sefat Emet begins by distinguishing the physical rescue of the Jewish people from the [...]
Hidden Divine Spark For תרל”ג 4
(ליל ג) טמאו כל השמנים. “(Night 3) They defiled all the oils.” The Sefat Emet begins by noting the complete defilement of the Temple oils, which sets the stage for the miracle. אף שנשאר פך אחד. [...]