The Prayer "Nishmat Kol Chai" in Parashat Tetzaveh

The Prayer "Nishmat Kol Chai" in Parashat Tetzaveh

The Rebbe of Slonim teaches that the letters of Parashat Tetzaveh – תצוה – are the rashei tevot (initial letters) of the words from the prayer “Nishmat Kol Chai”: “Tzaakat hadal takshiv vetoshia” – צעקת הדל תקשיב ותושיע – (hear the prayer of the poor, heed the cry of the destitute, and save). A person who prays in desperation and cries out in pain during prayer is regarded by the Sages as someone who will certainly receive an answer to his prayer. One who prays this way on Shabbat Tetzaveh will receive an answer in the merit of Moshe Rabbeinu. Why? What is the connection? Parashat Tetzaveh is the only weekly Torah portion in which the name of Moshe Rabbeinu is not mentioned. He asked that his name be erased from the Torah in exchange for the preservation of the Jewish people. In addition, TeTsaVe is also an acronym formed from the words "Ta'anit" (fast), "Tzedakah" (charity), "Vidui" (confession before G-d) and"Hesped" (lamentation). May the merit of Moshe Rabbeinu protect our people. It is worthwhile to recite the Tehillim of Moshe Rabbeinu – 90-100; The prayer “Nishmat Kol Chai” with kavanah for the words mentioned by the Rebbe of Slonim. (Based on a video lecture by Rav Raphael Avitan)