The month of Kislev, also known as the month of miracles, is certainly one which is out of the ordinary. The reason for this, is that during this month, several significant events happened to the people of Israel: the termination of the endless days of floods and Noah's departure from the Ark, completion of the construction of the Tabernacle, and, of course, the triumph of spirit over matter. Its fundamental nature is to lean, trust, and to have confidence.
In this week's excerpt of the Torah, Isaac, our father, digs into the ground and discovers a well with water.
During those days, digging wells was one of the more lucrative businesses. There were no water faucets for anyone. This reality brought great joy to Isaac.
Nonetheless, the euphoria didn't last long. Twice he dug a well in different places, and twice they told him that the wells did not belong to him and immediately removed him from the area.
He wandered to a third location and once again dug a well, however, this time no one disturbed him. He called this place Rehovot, saying, "For now the Lord has made room for us, and this land will be fruitful" (Genesis 26:22). Now we have the opportunity to expand and to grow.
Isaac does not give up in trying again, for he never allows the less favorable circumstances influence his future.
Our father Isaac teaches us the secret of taking responsibility. From mistakes, we learn and develop, both in our spiritual realm and in our lives. We all have a responsibility and a duty to move forward.
A true soldier is not dismayed by setbacks and failures. They learn from them and storm towards the next goal. When responsibility guides us, failures do not discourage us; instead, they propel us from inertia towards improved actions.
If we are responsible and are committed to spreading light and creating a better world through commandments, good deeds, and helping others, we shall also receive growth and success in our lives. This applies to all the people of Israel, along with the entire world, until the great emergence of true redemption and accomplishment, which will coincide with the swift construction of the Third Temple in our era, Amen.
(Torah excerp from Rabbi Yoav Yossef Akrich)ย
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