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Coronation Night: The Essence of Rosh Hashanah | Rabbi Bernath's Thursday Kabbalah Morning Class

Coronation Night: The Essence of Rosh Hashanah | Rabbi Bernath's Thursday Kabbalah Morning Class

Update: 2024-09-26
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On the night of Rosh Hashanah, we engage in a cosmic ceremony unlike any other — the coronation of G-d as our King. Drawing inspiration from Rabbi Yosef Dov Soleveitchik’s childhood story in Chaslavitch, we explore the profound depth of Rosh Hashanah, where the humblest among us — the tailor, shoemaker, water-carrier, and painter — all participate in the crowning of G-d. But why does the infinite, omnipotent G-d desire our coronation? Through this act, we come to understand the relationship between human free will and divine sovereignty, and how Rosh Hashanah illuminates the purpose of our existence.

Key Takeaways:
Rosh Hashanah as Coronation: Rosh Hashanah is the "Coronation Night" when each person, regardless of their station, plays a role in crowning G-d as King.
Why G-d Needs Our Coronation: G-d desires a relationship built on choice, not coercion. We are invited to freely declare Him King, forging a personal bond with the Creator.
Human Free Will: Rosh Hashanah embodies the paradox of a limitless G-d who humbles Himself, allowing space for us to choose Him — elevating our smallness into cosmic significance.
The Power of the Simple Jew: It is not the scholars or kings alone who coronate G-d; it’s the everyday Jew, demonstrating that each of us holds a divine role and responsibility.
Our Unique Role: The vulnerability of G-d in desiring our choice speaks to the magnitude of human existence — we hold the power to invite G-d into our lives and crown Him King over creation.

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Rosh Hashanah, Coronation Night, Rabbi Yosef Dov Soleveitchik, G-d as King, free will, divine sovereignty, relationship with G-d, Jewish existence, Chabad teachings, human purpose, vulnerability of G-d.

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Coronation Night: The Essence of Rosh Hashanah | Rabbi Bernath's Thursday Kabbalah Morning Class

Coronation Night: The Essence of Rosh Hashanah | Rabbi Bernath's Thursday Kabbalah Morning Class

Rabbi Yisroel Bernath