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Shalom! Today I would like to share a story that took place in Yerushalayim,
a little story which greatly renewed my faith.
and since I know its heroes personally,
I'm even more excited as I'm writing this.
So, once upon 2 years ago...
Two women were standing in the emergency room in Ein Kere" hospital in Jerusalem, davening their hearts out.
In front of them lay a 4 year old girl.Totally connected to tubes. Hardly breathing.
The doctors did not give her a chance, after falling from a high ladder straight on her head.
These women were the mother of the little girl and Rabbanit Yemima.
Their heart was broken, and their prayer presented a uniue argument:
"Hashem, look at this little angel", they said.
"She's so sweet, so good.
Why is she so different now from the rest of the girls her age?
Why can't she sing, dance, play with her sisters?
Why should she be left out?"
These words were not random. It was 14 Iyar,
the day that's known as "Pesach Sheni" - second Pesach.
On 14 Iyar, a group of people came to Moshe Rabeinu:
"On the day that everybody had their Pesach offering we could not participate.
We were not pure then.
But still, Why should we be left out? We also want!!
Moshe Rabeinu, is there anything that can be done for us?"
Such nonsense!
Pesach is over. Finished. What are you coming now for? Wait till next year.
In the post office where I live there's a sign: "Late for your turn? go to the end of the line again".
But Moshe Rabeinu asks Hashem, and Hashem says yes.
Out of nowhere, He creates a new chag for the people who could celebrate with Am Yisrael on time.
It's "Pesach Sheni" - the holiday of the second chance.
And it's actually today!
If by any chance you have saved a piece of Afikoman from Seder night,
Now it's the time to eat it. Hashem wants us to know: your life is not a pile of chametz, in Hebrew "chamets" (sour dough) is from the root of "hachmatza" -
things you have missed out, and now they're gone.
You can still have it! Nothing is over yet!
Just bring yourself the way you are - with your broken heart, with your powerful, never-ending, will.
Today - now! - your will can do so much for you.
And you have two strong arguments to present before Hashem,
with which you can split open the gates of heaven:
The first: "why should I be left out?"
"You're right, Hashem. I am not 100%. True. So what? I want!"
These are the words that "convinced" Hashem to "invent" this new holiday,
and the words Rabbanit Yemima used davening with that broken-hearted mother.
The second: "they are nevertheless called My children".
"I admit - there are better women than me, more righteous, more trying...
But nevertheless, I'm your daughter. It says so in my ID.
You are my Father - who can I turn to when I'm in trouble? Only you!"
"They are nevertheless called My children"- words of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes.
"You’re not supposed to discriminate between children, Ribono shel Olam!"
Today is also his yahrtzeit.
He was the Rebbe that talked positively about those who fell to the deepest pits.
But much more than that, he had the ability to raise people, lots of girls too, back to their self-pride as Jews.
"Nevertheless - you are The King's daughter!" He would remind them.
Personally, this reminder of my deep, pure essence returns my sense of shlichut
and brushes the dust off my long-forgotten will.
Now stop everything.
Take a few minutes and pour your heart in prayer.
There must be something in your life that's missing,
And... why should you be left out?
"Ribono shel Olam, I'm your daughter.
Why did I not find my soulmate yet - am I not worth it, like the rest of my friends?
Why is parnassa so hard for me - am I not worth living like a daughter of a King?
Why is my son so unhappy and cannot concentrate in school -
please, show him the way to success! Put the smile back on his face!
Nevertheless, he is your son!"
If you want, you can light a candle ("ner-neshama") for Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes
And ask for yeshuos in the merit of his love and care for the daughters of Israel.
It's happening now. Today. Wednesday, 14 Iyar,
Pesach Sheni and Rabbi Meir's yahrtzeit.
Hashem in His kindness offers you: "Take!
Here's your second chance,
as long as deep inside your will is alive.
Your time is not over! Your offering is good for me!!"
Let's go back to our story - it's so nice to share simchas together.
A year after, there was a big "seudat hodaya" - a thanksgiving party in Jerusalem.
That little girl, Rivky, after a long recovery process, is doing well now, baruch Hashem.
After the only chance the doctors gave her was through the davening of her family and friends, she has started first grade.
I see her walking, singing, laughing,
Wrapped in so much love and prayers.
Her family still lives that miracle.
Her brave mother's name is Yael.
Her devoted father is the Israeli composer and singer Yonatan Razel.
The past year he released a beautiful tune for the Byblical lyrics
"I'm belittled by all Your mercy".
Ladies - come on! Ask for miracles! Now. Don't hesitate!
There is no "sour dough" - just ask for a second chance!
And pass this mail to your friends, After all, why should they be left out?...
All the best!
Yikrat Friedman
Editor of Rabbanit Yemima's shiurs
Jerusalem
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