19 Kislev (5739)

The Alef Kabbala Group (16 December 08) explored a discourse taught by the Lubavitcher Rebbe in 1978 for 19 Kislev, a special festive day called 'The Rosh Hashana of Chassidism'. The discourse begins 'Rabbi Oshiya said, G-d was charitable with the Jewish people by scattering them among the nations.' Then follows a fascinating discussion of the inter-relationship between people in different countries and in different situations. Those who can keep Mitzvot are able spiritually to help those who cannot keep Mitzvot, including if the reason they cannot is because their Yetzer HaRa does not permit them to do so. One who has no problem with Mitzva A, even if he or she has difficulties with Mitzva B, can help someone who has a problem with Mitzva A. Hence since everyone is different, each individual can help someone else.