Rabash. And I Pleaded with the Lord. 34 (1985) [2026-04-11] #lesson
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This episode of Kabbalah Media features a deep exploration of Rabash's article 'And I Pleaded with the Lord' (1985), focusing on the transformative power of intention in spiritual work. The host guides listeners through a nuanced analysis of two fundamental spiritual paths: those who engage in Torah and mitzvot for personal reward (l'shma), and those who serve the Creator purely for the privilege of bestowal, with no expectation of return. The core insight is that the Creator treats both with mercy—paying the first as a debt, and granting the second a free gift—highlighting that true spiritual advancement lies not in actions, but in the inner intention. The second half of the episode transitions into practical preparation for the upcoming 10th Congress, emphasizing the unique opportunity for spiritual revelation through deep, intentional connection within the ten (10). The host stresses that the Congress is not just a gathering, but a sacred vessel for the Shekhinah to dwell, requiring each ten to create a unified, heartfelt, and spiritually charged environment—whether physically or virtually. The episode concludes with a call to action: to prioritize quality over quantity, to strengthen the inner connection among friends, and to prepare not just with logistics, but with soulful intention, knowing that the true goal is the revelation of the Creator in the ten.
Spiritual progress depends not on actions, but on intention: the quality of one's desire to bestow or receive determines the spiritual outcome.
The Creator responds to both types of seekers—those who expect reward and those who seek only to serve—with mercy, either through payment or a free gift.
The 10th Congress is a unique spiritual opportunity to create a vessel (Kli) where the Shekhinah can dwell, requiring deep, intentional connection among friends.
True spiritual advancement comes from raising the importance of the friends in one's eyes, which in turn elevates the perception of the Creator.
Each ten must define its own goals, create meaningful rituals, and prioritize inner work over external logistics to achieve a shared spiritual breakthrough.
The Power of Intention: Rabash's 'And I Pleaded with the Lord'
“The entire wisdom of Kabbalah does not talk about actions. Actions can be very misleading. It doesn't speak to the quality of the action, but the intention does.”
The Two Paths: Reward vs. Bestowal
“The difference here is in the importance of the Creator. Yes, the importance of the greatness of the Creator and the recognition that a person starts to be aware that this is his nature and he can't change it.”
The Greatness of the Creator and the Role of the Friends
“To the extent in which the Creator is important to me, this obliges me to raise the importance of the friends in my eyes.”
Preparing for the 10th Congress: The Revelation of the Creator in the Ten
“There's nowhere else where we can reach the purpose of our life except in the Ten. And to allow it, and to allow it for the entire world, we're having this Congress in the Tent, where the purpose of it is the revelation of the Creator in the Ten, no less.”
Building the Ten: Goals, Means, and Unity
The episode concludes with a practical workshop on how each ten should prepare for the Congress. Participants are encouraged to define their goals, choose meaningful activities, and create a shared spiritual atmosphere, emphasizing unity over logistics.
“There's nowhere else where we can reach the purpose of our life except in the Ten. And to allow it, and to allow it for the entire world, we're having this Congress in the Tent, where the purpose of it is the revelation of the Creator in the Ten, no less.”
“The difference here is in the importance of the Creator. Yes, the importance of the greatness of the Creator and the recognition that a person starts to be aware that this is his nature and he can't change it.”
“To the extent in which the Creator is important to me, this obliges me to raise the importance of the friends in my eyes.”
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