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</style> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">This week's <i>parashah</i> is <i>Be'haalotekha</i> (Numbers/<i>Be'midbar</i> 8:1-12:16). At the end of the last <i>parashah</i>, God was described as speaking to Moses from between the wings of the <i>cherubim</i> (angelic/animal beings too difficult to describe right now) that hovered over the Ark of the Covenant. This occurred immediately following the completion of the <i>Mishkan</i>/ portable desert sanctuary. In the opening line of <i>Be'haalotekha</i>, God continues the conversation and tell Moses to instruct his brother Aaron, the <i>Kohen</i> <i>Gadol</i>/High Priest concerning his ascent to kindle the lights of the seven-branch <i>menorah</i>. Hence the name <i>Be’haalotekha</i>, meaning “when you ascend.”<br />
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Rabbis and commentators through the ages have discussed the symbolism of the <i>menorah</i> as representing the light of the Divine. In addition, the Kabbalists/mystics imagined that the seven branches of the menorah represented the seven lower <i>sefirot</i>/divine emanations that human beings can experience in this world through their actions and spiritual practice.<br />
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Light as a representation of God's presence is also found in this particular <i>parashah</i> in the image of the fire enshrouded in a pillar of cloud that hovered over the Mishkan as a sign of God's presence. According to the text, the fire/presence of God would be seen within a cloud over the Mishkan by day and simply as fire by night, which is when Aaron would kindle the menorah. When the cloud/fire would lift that was the signal to the people that it was time for the community to move on. When the cloud would again descend, the people knew that God was “dwelling” in their midst and so they would stop and set up camp. Then they would wait for the cloud to lift again and the command from Moses to continue their march through the desert.<br />
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The pillar of cloud/fire, the conversation between God and Moses, as well as Aaron's ascent to light the menorah, can be seen as representing the divine-human partnership. Moses was able to "hear" God's voice directly from between the angelic wings, Aaron was able to bring the light of the Divine to the people by lighting the menorah, and the people experienced God’s presence through the cloud and fire. The poetic commentary that follows builds upon this premise. I hope that you find it meaningful and always welcome any comments or questions that you might have.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Shabbat Shalom,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Steven<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none;"><i><b>The Ascent</b></i></span></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> Aaron<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> ascend<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> to light <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> God’s lamps<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> an overwhelming<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> responsibility<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> Moses<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> my brother<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> hears God’s voice<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> from between<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the wings of cherubim<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> God speaks to him<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> not to me<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">why<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">is this so<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I question<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">yet<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I still <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I ascend<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> I light <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;">God’s lamps<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> illuminating <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;">the sanctuary<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: -4.5pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;">God’s house<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> my house<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">my soul<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">our soul<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I see the light<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> Still<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">he hears <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">what I wish<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I could<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the Voice speaks<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">only<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">to<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">him<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I cannot here<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">still<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">I do see <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">God’s light<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">enabling others<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">to see it<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">lighting the lamps <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the glow increases<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> piercing my soul<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> their warmth <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">penetrating my heart<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> breaking through<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> the jealousy<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> enveloping it<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> allowing me<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> to still see<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the light<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">within all<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> each evening<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">as darkness fall<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> fear uncertainty<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">descends<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> I rise to light<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> for us all<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> as <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> flames <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> grow brighter<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> each person sees feels<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> the light surrounding them<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> love strength peace serenity<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">majesty eternity wholeness<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">her presence shekhinah glorious<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> divine holy light<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> filling us with abundance<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><o:p> </o:p>outside the tent<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> all can see <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> cloud and fire<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> God’s presence<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">standing where we are<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">in awe of the Presence<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">trembling with fear and love<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">opening our hearts<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">to compassion mercy<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> divinity humanity<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">in daytime<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">God’s light is enshrouded<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">within a pillar of cloud<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">still<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">we know<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">we feel<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the Presence<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">at night<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">God’s presence burns<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">a pillar of fire<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">flames searing soulmindheart<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">infusing us with<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the Presence<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">fire is<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">more easily seen <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> feared <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> respected<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">clouds of mist<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> blur vision<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> fog the mind<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">block the way<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">soften the intensity<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">then fire returns again<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> burning it away<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">so we can see<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">more clearly<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> truth<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> reality<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> God<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the Presence<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">of which we are<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> a part<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">we need both<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">we need balance<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">fire and cloud<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">complimentary opposites<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">we all must learn<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> to see<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the fire <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;">within the cloud<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the cloud<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> within the fire<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the tranquility <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: large;">within chaos<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the serenity<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> within uncertainty<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> all is one<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">the not-quite-darkness-not-quite-light<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">unknowable illuminating Presence<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> infusing every moment<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">within our tents<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">our bodies<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">our homes<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">our sanctuaries<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">each night<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">we ascend <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">as one<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">God’s partners<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">light the lamps<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> in that moment<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> we are Moses<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> trying to discern the voice<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> the message<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> surrounded by <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> not quite angelic beings<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">striving seeking together<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> we are Aaron<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">lighting the lamps with our actions<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> bringing God’s light<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> into our tent<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> into the universe<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Our compassion justice mercy <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> feed the fire within <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> brings the Presence into the world<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> lends clarity to a clouded world<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> bringing the reality of the presence<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> the truth of the present<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> Into our lives<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> allowing us all<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> to continue the journey<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">Moses and Aaron<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">two brothers<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> one essence<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">experiencing <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> showing others<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> divinity<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">different yet the same<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> alone yet not<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"> fire and cloud<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">day and night<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">sight and sound<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">body and soul<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">together<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">inseparable<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">one<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">with<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">in<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;">God<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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Posted By Rabbi Steven Nathan to <a href="http://mindfultorah.blogspot.com/2010/05/poetic-commentary-on-parshat.html">Mindful Torah</a> at 5/28/2010 06:12:00 PM