The latter rain...
Yesterday's special prayer for rain on Shemeni Atzeret was recited throughout Israel, Shemini Atzeret being the last day of Sukkot. This morning in Jerusalem, the very next day, there is rain.
Shemini Atzeret means "the eighth [day] of retention." Chassidic masters explain that the primary purpose of the festival is to retain and "conceive" the spiritual revelations and powers that we are granted during the festivals of the month of Tishrei, so that we could subsequently apply them to our lives throughout the year.
To the many who prayed or understand the custom of this prayer, what was conceived in repentance and celebration has this marvelous and highly favorable sign.
© Copyright 2006 Dean Levinson
Yesterday's special prayer for rain on Shemeni Atzeret was recited throughout Israel, Shemini Atzeret being the last day of Sukkot. This morning in Jerusalem, the very next day, there is rain.
Shemini Atzeret means "the eighth [day] of retention." Chassidic masters explain that the primary purpose of the festival is to retain and "conceive" the spiritual revelations and powers that we are granted during the festivals of the month of Tishrei, so that we could subsequently apply them to our lives throughout the year.
To the many who prayed or understand the custom of this prayer, what was conceived in repentance and celebration has this marvelous and highly favorable sign.
© Copyright 2006 Dean Levinson
posted by Dov Levinson at 3:54 AM
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