Saturday, September 25, 2010

HaShem and the Four Species

Hi,

"[Describing the Etrog, the Torah says] 'The beautiful fruit of a tree' - This is Gd, regarding Whom it is written, 'You are clothed in glory and beauty.'

"[Describing the Lulav, the Torah says] 'Palms of dates' - This is Gd, regarding Whom it is written, 'The Righteous will flower like a date.'

"[Describing the Hadas, the Torah says] 'Braided branch' - This is Gd, regarding Whom it is written, 'He stands among the Hadasim.'

"[Describing the Aravah, the Torah says] 'Willows of the stream' - This is Gd, regarding Whom it is written, 'Praise the One who rides among Aravot; Gd is His Name.'"

(Midrash, Vayyikra Rabbah 30:9)

Chag sameach,
Mordechai

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