Understanding the concept of Hashra'as HaShechinah is pivotal in our journey towards spiritual growth. In fact, one of the most significant berachos one can receive is the merit of Hashra'as HaShechinah, as it embodies the hope that the Shechinah, God's Presence, will dwell among us.
Our parashah recounts that Moshe bestowed a special blessing upon Bnei Yisrael after all the preparations for the Mishkan were completed and it was set to function. At that time, he prayed that the Shechinah would dwell within their midst.
But what exactly is the key to deserving the Shechinah? Where, indeed, can it truly be found?
The ultimate goal of the redemption from Egypt was to achieve Hashra'as HaShechinah, allowing God's Presence to dwell among us. This aspiration was finally realized when the Shechinah, manifesting as a cloud, settled in the Mishkan. The presence of the Shechinah in the Mishkan had several tangible impacts.
Firstly, it energized the entire function of the Mishkan. Without the Shech…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Shui’s Newsletter to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.