Leilu nishmas Rabbi Yisahar Aaron Izak z'l

Dear , 

Every moment we live is a crossroad between light and darkness, blessing and curse. The Torah reminds us that these are not abstract ideas—they are placed before our very eyes, ready to be chosen. This week’s teaching from the Or HaChaim reveals how deeply personal this choice is, and how we can live with the awareness that transforms daily life.
 

Three central insights emerge:

• Seeing is Understanding
  When the Torah says “See,” it is not speaking of physical sight. It is a call to recognize the Divine system that governs reality. Blessing and curse are not distant or theoretical; they are here, visible to the one who chooses to open their eyes.
• The Power of the Individual
  The language shifts to singular because every soul is addressed personally. We cannot hide behind the crowd or say, “Others are doing it.” Hashem calls each of us to take ownership of our path, to choose blessing consciously.
• The Leader as a Living Example
  Moshe’s “I am placing before you” was not arrogance—it was the reality of a leader so bound to Hashem’s will that his life became a mirror of Divine truth. His very being demonstrated the difference between blessing and curse, showing the people a living model to follow.

Why this matters today:
Life constantly presents us with decisions—some grand, most small. Each is a chance to align with blessing or with curse. By guarding our “gates”—our eyes, ears, and mouth—we choose what enters our soul. By mourning with dignity, we affirm we are children of the King. By holding leaders accountable and becoming leaders in our own conduct, we bring Divine light into our world.

May we merit to “see” clearly, choose wisely, and walk the path of blessing, every single day.

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