History was made this week when a spacecraft from Earth was successfully landed on a Comet, 67P, after ten years and 4 billion miles travelled!!! There was just one problem: Apparently the spaceship landed in the shade and cannot recharge its batteries using solar power. Unless the scientists at the European Space Agency can work out a remote controlled solution, the billion Euro Project might just die.
In our Torah portion this week too, we find the theme of Light playing an important role. After Sarah passes, her son Yitzchak seeks a wife. It was only when he brought her into his mothers tent and saw the Shabbos Candles that she lit, that he knew that she was his bashert.
What's the connection between Light and Life?
Light is different to everything else in the Universe: With everything in the world,the more you give, the less you have. That applies to money, resources, time etc.
But not so with Light. If you share light with others, you are left with more, not less lightas the new candles enhances the light of the first one!
This is why we Jews use Candles so much: Shabbos and Holiday Candles, Yahrtzeit Candles, Chanukah Candles to name a few. As you light your Shabbos Candles tonight (5:12pm) meditate on this thought and try to be a better giver in your relationships. Like light, it will enhance your life!
Light reminds us not to be afraid to share with others, because it's sharing with others that will ultimately bring out the best in ourselves too, leading us to a life which is truly fulfilling!
Lets make this Shabbat, a Sabbat that's filled with Light!
Rabbi Dovid and Chana Vigler
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