KabbalaOnline.org Vayikra 5783 The Holy Zohar Insights on the Torah Reading
KabbalaOnline.org Vayikra 5783 The Holy Zohar Insights on the Torah Reading Please Note: The bold text is the direct translation of the classic text source. The regular text is the explanation of the editor/translator Elation Elevation The Zohar From the teachings of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai; translation and commentary by Shmuel-Simcha Treister, based on Metok MiDevash Rabbi Yehuda opened his discourse with the verse: "Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing" ( Psalms 100:2) . We have learned that all service of G‑d that a person does, should be performed with joyfulness and heartfelt desire in order that the worship should be complete. How can it be said then, that a person who brought a sacrifice [in repentance] could be happy? Such a person has transgressed the commandments of his Master and the commandments of the Torah. What sort of face should he show in standing before his...