CLD #793

Be'ezrat Hashem next week is Tu Bishvat, the Rosh HaShanah for the Ilanot (the fruit trees). This holiday is barely discussed in Shas (the Oral Torah) and is basically non-existent throughout Tanach (the Written Torah). It is known that the quieter something is discussed, the more holiness is glued to that 'something.' The truth is, according to Kabalah and Sod, Tu Bishvat is a high level holy holiday.

The question is: what does Tu Bishvat have to do with us? We are simply human beings trying to live life according to Hashem's commands and Tu Bishvat is just a sign for fruits in Israel. What do we have to do with the holiday? The truth is every person is just like a tree. However, the human being is a tree with its roots in shamayim (the Heavens) and its fruits and branches act as the human's limbs.

How do we see that? The neshama (the soul) is the root of every body, since the soul is the lifeline for each human being and without it we are all done. Therefore, the neshama acts as the roots for us to live, just like the tree has regular roots. The branches of the tree is like our limbs, our arms and legs. Our limbs are given to us to do Mitzvot, to do perot (fruits), or the results of our actions. Therefore our Ma'asim Tovim (good deeds) is like our fruits and what we continue to give to the world.

A central part of our life should be revolved around our actions. What do we do? What do we add to this world to make it more pure and more comfortable for our neshama to rest in. It is known that the neshama wants to completely stick and glue itself to anything kadosh (pure). Therefore, we should always chase after good deeds, Mitzvot, Torah, minyan, etc. to reach spiritual perfection.

Shavua Tov!

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