VAYAKHEL

Shalom, Shalom. We commence this DEVAR TORAH focusing upon the instructions given to the NAVI MOSHE concerning the observance of the SHABBAT. In the instructions, the SHABBAT is described as a complete day of rest for ECHAD, Blessed be His Name. It is further disclosed that whoever does work on the SHABBAT will be put to death. In the language of the BRANCHES (literal interpretation), the presentation of the CREATOR, Who is the author of this prohibition, is one of being judgmental. A personal G-d that is intolerant of a violation of SHABBAT therefore invoking capital punishment. The presentation of the CREATOR as being intolerant is an indication to seek a higher understanding of the observance thereof.

On EREV SHABBAT, לכה דודי is read. Before the completion of the reading, the congregation is instructed to RISE and FACE the rear of the synagogue and say, “Enter O bride.” These instructions are given for the purpose of receiving the SECOND SOUL. This reference to the SECOND SOUL is one describing what is termed the ROOT SOUL. The ROOT SOUL is the SOULS of SOULS or PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS. PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS is the CORPORATE CONSCIOUSNESS of ECHAD. This CORPORATE CONSCIOUSNESS is the ONE CONSCIOUSNESS that is the TRUE IDENTIFICATION of ALL sentient beings. Just as the physical body is comprised of many systems having it’s own consciousness, there is a Corporate Consciousness that causes all of the systems to work as ONE. Whenever the individual consciousness of a system works on its own, it becomes sick causing the rest of the systems to malfunction. Likewise when one fails to observe the SHABBAT by not moving in harmony with the CORPORATE CONSCIOUSNESS, it brings destruction to itself.

This discloses that the DEATH PENALTY for failing to observe the SHABBAT is experienced as not being conscious of the ROOT SOUL. The ROOT SOUL, that is, PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS, is the DEATHLESS ONE. Thus the fundamental observance of SHABBAT is CORPORATE in nature. The commandments that are given regarding It are destined to aid in the experience of PHYSICAL IMMORTALITY and OLAM HA BA (the world to come). Therefore from the experience of doubt and delusion focusing upon a world where sickness, disease and death reign, we enter into OLAM HA BA that is the world to come. In OLAM HA BA, there is no sickness, disease or death and our focus can be on ONE’S HIGHER SELF along with an environment that reveals His PERFECTION.