The reputation of the Arizal, Rabbi Yitzchok Luria, as a man of G-d, mekubal and holy man, who delved into the secrets of the Torah with his holy disciples in the holy city of Tzfas, had begun to spread. At the same time, there were stories about how he did miraculous things. The masses were struck with awe upon hearing about him.
He is referred to as “Arizal HaChai – the Living Arizal,” an epithet that is not used for other great Jews, even those who only died on account of “the serpent’s bite,” and even those of whom it is said that they “did not die” at all
The ark was opened and the Torah scrolls were brought out before the hushed crowd. The solemn tune of “Kol Nidrei” welled forth from the silence. Yom Kippur had finally begun…
He is referred to as “Arizal HaChai – the Living Arizal,” an epithet that is not used for other great Jews, even those who only died on account of “the serpent’s bite,” and even those of whom it is said that they “did not die” at all.
From the time of the Arizal until today, 400 years have passed. All the various decrees, etc., that have befallen the Jewish people throughout this lengthy period were, therefore, a result of a lack of hiskashrus to the Rebbe. Had the hiskashrus been as it should have been, the Jewish people would have been redeemed long ago. * Part 2 of 2
How is it possible for the concept of “He went and consulted with his wife” to contradict bringing the redemption? According to Torah it is necessary for one to “consult with his wife” about worldly matters!
October 31, 2019