By Shalom Olensky
This week in the Torah:
Un-natural leprosy (as a deterrent to not speak wrongfully).
The Alter Rebbe explains:
Today we do not experience this, for we are imperfect inwardly as well as superficially. The aforementioned leprosy – on the outside of the skin – only comes to a person who is perfect on the inside and only needs fixing of exterior aspects of the soul.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe adds:
Nowadays the Jewish nation has reached this state, when rectification is needed merely on the outside.
One might ask:
Each person knows himself… so, what does this mean?
Perhaps:
It means that today’s problems on the inside can be more easily dealt with than in the past – by following in the path of our spiritual leaders and mentors and their teachings which have been articulated in an ever growing manner.
Hence:
It stands to reason, based on the above, that we are really close to being totally perfect – with Moshiach Now!
(In connection with Sefer Hasichos 5751, Vol. 2, Tazria-Metzora)
