Shabbat of the Weekly Torah Portion “Shlach Lecha”

Shabbat of the Weekly Torah Portion “Shlach Lecha”

On the Shabbat of the weekly Torah portion “Shlach” the Creator of the Universe bestows great goodness upon us. We must understand that the Almighty is a Merciful Father, and therefore He does not limit Himself to establishing only one day, such as Shavuot. He gives us more and more opportunities to rectify our ways and merit His great mercy. One such day is the Shabbat of the weekly Torah portion “Shlach”. The Holy One of Lublin writes: “This Shabbat, “Shlach Lecha” is the root from which remedies for all human ailments grow, and a great multitude of blessings is contained within it. That is why this weekly Torah portion mentions the meal offerings with wine after the story of the sin of the spies, hinting to us that all kinds of blessings descend on this Shabbat, for it is known that when wine flows in a home like water, it is a sign of blessing. May it be the will of the Almighty that every kind of blessing descend upon each member of the people of Israel on this Shabbat!” What should one do to prepare a vessel to receive these blessings? - During Shabbat, read the passage from the Book of Bamidbar, chapter 15, verses 1–26 (the chapter “Shlach Lecha”); - Recite the prayer “Nishmat Kol Chai”; - Read Tehillim 120–150; - Recite Psalm 100, “Mizmor LeTodah,” seven times; - Pray for the entire Jewish people, including oneself. (Rabbi Raphael Avitan, translated by Zoya Khai Tigay)