SIVAN 5773SUMMER 2013
VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 5בס”ד
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CONTENTS2 AWordfromtheDirector
3 ShavuotGuide
4 Mega-Raffle!
5 TheWheelofLife
6 FromOurMailbox
6 Engraved
7 AsktheRabbi
8 EggplantRollatini
8 Photos
9 CampGanIsrael
9 OriginalIdea
10 MessagefromtheRebbe
11 HolidaySchedule
On the cover: StudyingTorahThe Chabad TimesPublished by Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho3813W.StateSt.Boise,[email protected]
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Dear Friend,
Our world is characterized by motion and activity. Like a complex machine, everything is moving, shifting, hissing, and it’s not immediately obvious how things fit together, or how it all works.
Time itself, the fundamental framework in which the universe operates, is represented by change. It is easy to feel disrupted by the complexity of interactions and connections agitating around us.
Our sages teach that when the Torah was given at Sinai, the world passed from a state of uneasiness into tranquility. The Lubavitcher Rebbe of Righteous Memory explains that the turbulence we feel from the world affects us when we do not realize the purpose of our existence—to fulfill G-d’s will by keeping His Mitzvot (commandments). Tuning in to the serenity of the Torah - through its wisdom, tenets and observances - provides us true strength and security in a world of chaos.
By studying Torah and performing Mitzvot, we are able to reveal the fundamental G-dly oneness that is at the core of the entire creation. This is how we are able to rise above the treadmill of daily activity and reach a state of fulfillment and development. This peaceful quality spreads forth as a positive contagion and brings goodness to those around us - our family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and others.
Our actions don’t only generate tranquility for ourselves and our surroundings. The world at large also benefits from our Torah-oriented lifestyle and deeds. Each mitzvah impacts one person, who impacts another. This domino effect has positive consequences across the globe.
In fact, Torah and Mitzvot have cosmic value, which transform the world into a dwelling for G-d. Though we may not see it, the mystical and spiritual effect of our deeds is greater than the physical influence, thus revealing how the Almighty encompasses every dimension of existence.
May this Shavuot festival be filled with meaning and growth, as we recommit to the values of Torah and its study. May we find inner purpose and inspiration from this holy reservoir of G-dliness.
Best wishes for a joyous Shavuot,
Rabbi Mendel & Esther Lifshitz
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TheGivingoftheTorahThe holiday of Shavuot celebrates G-d’s rendezvous with the Jewish people over 3,300 years ago at a humble mountain called Sinai. It was the first and only time the Creator communicated with an entire nation. G-d gave the Jews the Torah a mere fifty days after leaving Egypt, entrusting a nation of former slaves with the cosmic mission of bringing Divine light to the universe.
This moment and mission are celebrated on Shavuot, as we rededicate ourselves to our spiritual task. We stay awake all night studying Torah on the eve of Shavuot (Tuesday Night, May 14, 2013), and everyone, even the youngest kids, listens to the reading of the Ten Commandments on Shavuot day (Wednesday, May 15, 2013).
ShavuotShavuot means “weeks,” referring to the seven weeks our ancestors counted between the Exodus from Egypt and the giving of the Torah. Today we count as well, reciting a special blessing and prayer on each of the 49 consecutive nights between Passover and Shavuot. This counting is in preparation for receiving the Torah on the Torah-giving commemorative holiday, Shavuot itself.
TheTorahTorah is G-d’s wisdom, an expression of His essence. G-d created the universe so that the Torah’s ideals could be actualized. The Torah, as we experience it, is Divine wisdom distilled for consumption by the human mind.
By studying Torah’s laws, logic and stories, it becomes possible to wrap our rational human mind around Divine concepts.
Torah is the soul’s best nourishment. So study whenever
you have time, ideally twice a day: morning and evening. The internet is a great place to begin. For starters, check out www.jewishidaho.com.
LAWS&CUSTOMSIn addition to the observances common to all Jewish holidays, Shavuot is marked with a number of unique customs.
TakeintheTenCommandmentsRelive the original Sinai experience by hearing the Ten Commandments read in the synagogue directly from the Torah scroll. Make sure to bring the kids!
ShavuotandKidsBefore giving the Torah, G-d asked the Jews for a guarantor to ensure its perpetuation, and they responded: “Our children.” That’s why, throughout history, the Torah has been transmitted through our kids—because they are our very future. Children naturally absorb the Torah’s moral concepts, which is why children of all ages, even infants, should go to synagogue to hear the reading of the Ten Commandments on Shavuot, reliving the event as we experienced it the first time.
TheAll-NighterOur ancestors slept late the morning they received the Torah. They sincerely (but mistakenly) thought that they would be best able to receive the Torah if their souls were not constrained by the physical body, and able to tap into subconscious realms beyond the mind. In truth, G-d wants us to be present, and “awake”, using the physical to transform this world into a holy place.
We compensate for their misjudgment by staying up the entire first night of Shavuot studying Torah. Chabad
Lubavitch of Idaho is hosting an all-night Torah-fest, with interesting discussions on Torah topics.
EnjoyaDairyMealWhen the Torah was given, the Jews immediately became obligated to observe its food laws, but their existing utensils did not meet the newly-taught kosher standards, so they quickly threw together a dairy meal. To remember this dedication to Torah law, we traditionally enjoy a dairy meal on Shavuot.
GoGreenAnother tried-and-true custom is to decorate Jewish homes and synagogues with floral arrangements, symbolizing the flowers that miraculously popped up all over Mt. Sinai (in the desert!) at the Torah’s giving.
YizkorAs on other holidays, after the Torah reading on the second day of Shavuot, we recite the Yizkor —Memorial Prayer for loved ones who have passed on.
ReadtheBookofRuthOn that first historical Shavuot, all Jews “converted” to Judaism by accepting the Torah and its laws. That’s why many synagogues customarily read the Book of Ruth on the second day of Shavuot, revisiting the saga of a sincere convert who embraced Judaism with all her heart.
To learn more about Shavuot - including videos, recipes, classes, crafts and more - visit www.jewishidaho.com/shavuot.
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ThE WhEEL OF LiFE a story of the Baal Shem TovBy Shoshannah Brombacher
A haughty and wealthy young merchant once came to visit the great chassidic master, Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov.
People seeking an audience with the Baal Shem Tov usually came asking for guidance in their service of the Creator, or for advice and blessing in their material affairs. But this visitor lost no time in explaining that he had no special needs or particular problems which required any intervention or blessing. In fact, a rather lucrative business deal had brought him to a nearby town, and since it was so close, and having heard so many fanciful stories about the chassidic master, his curiosity led him to see for himself what all the talk was about.
“Well,” said Baal Shem Tov, “if there’s nothing you feel that I can help you with, perhaps you’d like to stay for a while and listen to a story?” The man agreed and so the Baal Shem Tov began:
“Once upon a time there were two childhood friends who were inseparable as they grew up together. However, when they become adults, their ways parted. One became wealthy and the other was very poor. In order to save his family from hunger, the poor man sought out his childhood friend and asked the rich man for help. The wealthy man did not hesitate. ‘Didn’t we always promise each other that we’d remain friends forever and share in everything that we have?’ he reminded his friend, and offered him half of his fortune.
“As often happens with the passing of time, the wheels of fortune reversed, and the one who had before been
wealthy was now very poor, while the friend to whom he had earlier given half his fortune had become quite rich. Confident that he would now receive reciprocal help from his now wealthy friend, the poor man sought him out and explained his situation. But instead of helping him, the man with the newly acquired wealth refused to part with any of his fortune.
“Time again witnessed a reversal of fortune, so that the poor man became rich and the rich man again became poor, as each returned to their original situations. Now it happened again that the one who had before refused to part with any part of his fortune began to feel the hopeless despair of impoverishment, and went to his friend begging for forgiveness. The man who was now wealthy readily forgave his former childhood friend, but this time he insisted that the friend give him a written agreement that if he were ever in need again, the friend would share his blessings with him.
“Well, in the passing of time the two men again experienced reversals of fortune. But, true to form, the man who had signed the note refused to honor it, and his friend and his friend’s family found themselves homeless and penniless.
“Years passed. The two men died. When they came before the heavenly court to account for their lives, the meanspiritedness of the selfish man’s life weighed heavily against him and he was condemned to punishment, while the forever kind and forgiving friend was sent to his eternal reward in paradise. However, the good friend could not accept the destiny of his fellow’s soul and petitioned the Heavenly court that, in spite of selfish and shameful manner in which his friend had repeatedly treated him, he nonetheless still loved him
and did not wish to see him suffer on his account.
“The heavenly tribunal was in an uproar,” the Baal Shem Tov continued his tale. “This was certainly a very unusual case! It was decided that the only way to solve this case was to return both men to earth, so that the sinful man would have one last opportunity to atone for his egotistical behavior. And so, the sinful man was returned as a prideful wealthy merchant while the other was returned as a common street beggar.
“And so it came to pass that, one day, the righteous beggar knocked on the door of the rich man begging for food. He had not eaten for a long time and was literally on the verge of starvation. But he was rudely and callously turned away. And so, the beggar died . . .”
At this point in the story, the rich man, with tears streaming down his face and a lump in his throat, could barely speak. “Yes . . . yesterday . . . yesterday I turned a beggar away from my door . . . Later I heard that a beggar was found dead in the street. Was . . . was he the beggar in your story?”
No answer was necessary. By now the tears were flowing freely. The man was overcome with remorse and repentance. He was desperately anxious to know how or what he could do to make amends for his shame.
The Baal Shem Tov explained that his former friend, the beggar, had a widow and orphaned children, and that he was to go and give three-quarters of his fortune to that family in order to atone for his sin.
MoreabouttheBaalShemTovandhisconnectiontoShavuotatwww.jewishidaho.com/baalshemtov
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Hi Rabbi Mendel,You and Esther have given me so much -- I am happy that I could do a little bit to help you! Very happy. I enjoyed spending time at the shul and with the kinderlach. They are dedicated students and so inspiring! So, please let me know if I can help out again at shul or whatever. I am very happy to do so.All the best,Kochava P’nina Kanner
Dear Esther and Rabbi Mendel! We just want to thank you both and your darling children for the wonderful Seder evening on Monday! You made it so meaningful as well as super enjoyable! Much love!Meridith and Jan Dahlin
Hi Esther, I hope you are well. I miss you and your kids so much. I thought I saw Dovid last Shabbat and when I realized it wasn’t him I just wanted to cry. Funny that even here in Jerusalem I can’t find a shul quite like ours in Boise. Our Boise shul is very wonderful.Send me a note, let me know how you are, how are your children, everyone in Boise. Love to you Esther, I miss you deeply,R. R.
Hello Rabbi,Hope all is well. As you might know, I moved to Phoenix since January. I sure miss all of you and Boise, such a pretty and calm place to be. Regards to all.All the best,Carole Seror
Rabbi,I so appreciated your call today and your kind willingness to help us with our Jewish guests. David M.
Rabbi Mendel,Thank you so much for all you have done for me during my husband’s illness, his passing and taking care of all the funeral and shiva needs. Please express my thanks to the entire community for their support during this difficult time.You are truly my family.Love,Ida Rozenblat
Dear Rabbi,Thank you for all of your wonderful support and insights. We are very grateful to you.Michael VenderveldenVice President for College RelationsThe College of Idaho
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Uponeveryperson’ssoultherearewordswrittenandwordsengraved.
Thewordsthatarewrittenarenotoftheessenceoftheperson--theycometothesoulfromtheoutside.Therefore,theymayfadeandfallaway,perhapstobereplacedbyotherwords.
Thewordsengravedareofthesoulitself--justasengravingsarenomorethantheformofthestone.Whenthesoulfindsquietude,thosewordsarethere.Andwhenthesoulisinturmoil,orsoiledbyexperience,thoseengravingsneedonlybecleanedanduncovered.Buttheycanneverbetornaway.
Thosewordsengraveduponyoursoul,theyarealsoengravedinaholyfirewithinthedepthsoftheSoulofAllThings.TheyarethesamewordsthatMosesheardandinscribedonstoneandonparchment.Andattimes,whenyouimmerseintheTorahandthewordsofitssages,andyouallowitentrytotouchyoursoul,youmayhearthosewordsresonatinginside.
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I have long been uncomfortable with the concept of the “Chosen People”. To suggest that as Jews we are somehow closer to G-d than all other nations smacks of arrogance, elitism, and racial prejudice. How is that any different to anti-Semitism?
by Aaron moss
Thatisafantasticquestion--aquestionthatcouldonlycomefromsomeonewhoischosen.Allowmetoexplain.
IntheJewishunderstanding,chosennessleadsnottoarrogance,butrathertohumility.Ifitweresomehumankingthatchoseustobehisspecialpeople,thenyourassumptionwouldbecorrect--wewouldbecomeelitists.Whenamortalpowershowsfavoritismtowardsasubject,thatsubjectwillbecomemorearrogantasaresult--thecloseryouaretotheking,themoresignificantyouare,andthemoresignificantyouarethehigherrespectyoufeelyoudeserve.
ButwewerechosenbyG-d.AndthecloseryouaretoG-d,themoreyousenseyourinsignificance.Whilebeingbuddy-buddywithahumanleaderinflatesyourego,arelationshipwithG-dburstsyourselfishbubble.BecauseG-disaninfinitebeing,andalldelusionsofpettyself-importancefallawaywhenyoustandbeforeinfinity.BeingclosewithG-ddemandsintrospectionandself-improvement,notsmugness.
ThisistheideaoftheChosenPeople--anationofindividualswhohavebeengiventheopportunitytosenseG-d’scloseness,hearHistruthandrelayhismessagetotheworld.AllagreethatitwastheJewsthatintroducedtheworldtomonotheismandasystemofethicsandmoralsthathasshapedthemodernviewoflifeanditspurpose.AnditisthesurvivalofJudaismtothisdaythatatteststotheeternalvalueofthissystem.
Tosaythatthisisethnocentricisabsurdforonesimplereason:anyonefromanyethnicbackgroundcanconverttoJudaismandbecomechosen.Jewishchosennessisnotagene,itisastateofthesoul.Anyonewishingtotakeituponthemselvesiswelcome--aslongastheyarereadytohavetheirbubbleburst.
Sothearrogantpersonisnotactingchosen.Thetruetestofchosennessishowhumbleyouare.You,havepassedthistestwithflyingcolors.Yourhumilityissodeep,itdoesn’tallowyoutoacceptthatyouarechosen.Whilemostotherreligiousgroupsarequitecomfortableclaimingthattheyarethebest,weJewswilldoanythingtosaythatwearenothingspecial.Nowthat’swhatIcallaChosenPeople!
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INSTRUCTIONSEggplant:Preheat broiler to high. Remove the tops of the eggplants. Cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices vertically, from top to bottom. Brush a large baking sheet with a little olive oil. Place the slices, in batches, on the sheet. Season lightly with salt and pepper, drizzle with a little olive oil. Place on rack 4-inches from broiler and broil until lightly browned and softened, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and let cool slightly.
Stuffing:Meanwhile, prepare the cheese stuffing. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta and mozzarella
cheeses. Add the garlic, basil, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
TO ASSEMBLE:Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with spray or olive oil. Spread about 1/4 cup of the sauce in the bottom of the pan. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on the short end of an eggplant slice and roll. Place in baking pan, seam side down. Continue with the remaining eggplant slices and cheese. Spread 1 cup of the remaining sauce on top and bake until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest about 5 minutes before serving.
3 medium eggplants,about 3 lbOlive oil2 cups marinara sauce16 oz Ricotta cheese1/2 cup shredded
Mozzarella cheese2 garlic cloves, minced5 basil leaves, shredded1 egg, lightly beatenSalt and pepper to taste
INGREDIENTS
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FrOm ThE LiVES OF OUr SAGESAN ORIGINAL IDEARabbiJosephCaro(authoroftheShulchanAruch,1488–1575)onceencounteredanextremelydifficultpassageinhisstudyoftheTalmud.Aftermanydaysandnightsoftoil,hefinallysucceededincomprehendingitsmeaning.
Atanearbytableinthestudyhallsatamanwhowouldcomeeveryeveningforanhourortwoofstudy.Althoughhisbusinessconsumedthebulkofhisday,andhisstudyskillswerelimited,hediligentlypursuedhisnightlypageofTalmud.RabbiJosephnoticedthatthisman(whowasstudyingaloud,asiscustomaryinthestudyofTorah)wasapproachingtheverypassagethathadgivenhimsuchdifficulty;curiousastohowhisneighborwoulddealwithit,RabbiJosephlistenedin.Tohisgreatsurprise,thebusinessmanmasteredthepassagewithoutanydifficulty,immediatelyhittingupontheveryinterpretationwhichhehadhimselfarrivedatonlyaftersomucheffort.
RabbiJosephwasgreatlydistressedbytheincident.Obviously,hethought,thereissomethinggrievouslylackinginmyunderstandingofTorah.Whyelsewouldithavetakensomuchtimeandtoilonmyparttoseewhatissoreadilyobvioustoevenapart-time,ratherunexceptionalstudentofTalmud?
Thatnight,RabbiJosephhadadream,inwhichitwasrevealedtohimthesignificanceofwhathadoccurred.Know,hewastold,thatfromthetimethattheTorahwasgivenatSinai,nomanhadcomprehended
theparticularinsightwhichyouhaveuncovered.Thisiswhyyouhadtolaborsostrenuously—thisfacetofthedivinewisdomhadyettoentertheworldofearthlyintellect.Butyoureffortsopenedthechannelbywhichthistruthwasrevealed.Havingopenedthischannel,youhavemadethistruthreadilyaccessibletoeverymindthatapproachesthestudyofG-d’sTorah.
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A LESSON FROM NAZI GERMANYA 1964 LETTER OF THE LUBAVITCHER REBBE, RABBI MENACHEM M. SCHNEERSOHN OF RIGHTEOUS MEMORY
One of the basic messages of the Ten Commandments is contained in the fact that they begin with I am, etc., i.e. the profound principle of monotheism, which in itself was a tremendous revolutionary idea in those days of idolatry, dominated by the polytheistic culture of Egypt (as indicated in detail in the Second Commandment, where all forms of idolatry are strictly prohibited). Incidentally, the emphasis on monotheism, and the denial of polytheism, is to be seen not only in the fact that these ideas form the subject of the first two Commandments, but also in the quantity of words and detail which they contain.
At the same time, the Ten Commandments conclude with such apparently simple and obvious injunctions as, Thou shalt not steal, etc.
The profundity of monotheism, with which the Ten Commandments begin, and the simplicity of the ethical and moral laws, with which the Ten Commandments conclude, point to an important lesson, namely:
a) The true believer in G-d is not the one who holds abstract ideas, but the one whose knowledge of G-d leads him to the proper daily conduct even in ordinary and commonplace matters, in his dealings with his neighbors and the respect for their property even if it be an ox or an ass, etc.
b) The ethical and moral laws, even those that are so obvious as, Thou shalt not steal, and Thou shalt not murder, will have actual validity and will be observed only if they are based on the first and second Commandments, that is to say, based on Divine authority, the authority of the One and Only G-d.
If in a previous generation there were people who doubted the need of Divine authority for common morality and ethics, in the belief that human reason is sufficient authority for morality and ethics, our present generation has, unfortunately, in a
most devastating and tragic way, refuted this mistaken notion. For, it is precisely the nation which has excelled itself in the exact sciences, the humanities and even in philosophy and ethics, that turned out to be the most depraved nation of the world, making an ideal of murder and robbery, etc. Anyone who knows how insignificant was the minority of Germans who opposed the Hitler regime, realizes that the German cult was not something which was practiced by a few individuals, but had embraced the vast majority of that nation, who considered itself the super race, etc. Surely it is unnecessary to elaborate on this at greater length.
With all good wishes, and with blessing,
Menachem M. Schnersohn
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ShAVUOTSCHEDULETuesday, May 14LIGHTCANDLESAT8:43PMSAYBLESSINGS1&2ALL-NIGHTLEARNING*:11:59PM
Wednesday, May 15MORNINGSERvICES:10:00AMTENCOMMANDMENTS:6:00PMFOLLOWEDBYADAIRYBUFFETLIGHTCANDLES**AFTER9:52PMSAYBLESSINGS1&2
Thursday, May 16MORNINGSERvICES:10:00AMYIzKORMEMORIALSERvICES:11:00AMHOLIDAYENDS:9:54PM
* At the Lifshitz Residence (details online)** Light only from a pre-existing flame.
CANDLE LIGHTINGinstructions & blessings
The Basics of Candle Lighting
• Prepare the candles and matches, and a fireproof surface upon which to place the match after lighting the candles, such as a metal or ceramic plate.
• The candles should be set in close proximity to where you will eat the Shabbat/holiday meal.
• The candles should be sufficiently large so that the flame will burn for the duration of the meal.
• Many have the custom, when applicable, that the man of the household sets up and prepares the candles for lighting.
• Until marriage, women and girls light one candle. Post-marriage, women light (at least) two candles. Some add an additional candle for each child; e.g., a woman with three children lights five candles.
• While dressed in your Shabbat or holiday finery, place several coins in a charity box.
• Light the candles. Place the lit match on the designated surface.
• Extend your hands over the candles, draw them inwards three times in a circular motion, and then cover your eyes.
• Say the blessing(s):
BLESSING 1Baruch Atah Ado-noi,Elo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam,Asher Ki-de-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo-savVe-tzi-vanu, Le-had-lik Ner Shel Yom Tov.
Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the light of the festival.
BLESSING 2Baruch Atah Ado-noi,Elo-hei-nu Melech Ha-olam,She-heh-che-yah-nu, Ve-kiye-ma-nu,Ve-hi-gi-ah-nu, Liz-man Ha-zeh.
Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion.
All times shown are for Boise, Idaho.For more information on Shabbat and festival candle-lighting
and for candle-lighting times for cities around the world,visit www.jewishidaho.com/shabbatcandles.
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ה רוך את םק אל ה'ב ל עו ,ינו מלך ה
נו ל יע נו והג מ נו וקי החי מן הזהש .ז
ה רוך את םינו ק אל ה'ב ל עו ,מלך ה
נו יו וצו ת מצו נו ב ש ר קד אש
ת ב ל ש .ש ד ו ק להדליק נ ר ש
ה רוך את םק אל ה'ב ל עו ,ינו מלך ה
נו יו וצו ת מצו נו ב ש ר קד אש
ב ם טו ל יו .להדליק נ ר ש
ה רוך את םק אל ה'ב ל עו ,ינו מלך ה
נו ל יע נו והג מ נו וקי החי מן הזהש .ז
ה רוך את םינו ק אל ה'ב ל עו ,מלך ה
נו יו וצו ת מצו נו ב ש ר קד אש
ת ב ל ש .ש ד ו ק להדליק נ ר ש
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RememberingtheDeparted
Yizkor in Hebrew means “to remember.” Memory is transcendence.
We are creatures blessed with memory. We can transcend not only time, but space, and even the boundaries of the physical world.
With the memory of your parents, you break through the barrier between the physical world in which you dwell and the spiritual one to which they have ascended. As you connect to them through your memory of them here in this world, so do they connect to you by remembering you from their world.
In the prayer, we pledge to give charity in their memory. When we give charity on their behalf, their souls ascend yet higher with that merit. And they then provide to you guidance and blessing, much more than they were able to from within this world.
More about Yizkor at www.jewishidaho.com/371509
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