Israel, The Menorah & Psalm 67

The essence of the benefits and virtues in this psalm:

• Anyone who sees this psalm every day in the form of a menorah will find grace and good intellect in the eyes of God and man.
• When hung on the wall in one's home, written on kosher parchment, it will protect him and his household from any harm that may come.
• Whoever recites it every day at sunrise will not encounter any misfortune on that day, and it is guaranteed that he will be a child of the World to Come.
• Reciting it seven times daily is like receiving  the Divine Presence, and one will not lack sustenance and will merit success.
• Reciting it daily during the counting of the Omer, after the Priestly Blessing, will prevent any harm throughout the year.
• Whoever recites it seven times daily before setting out on a journey should focus on it, intending for peace and success, and will return in peace.
• Reciting it is considered as if lighting candles in the Temple.
• It is a great remedy for purifying the mind.

There are profound Kabbalistic meditations on this Psalm. The Arizal said that one should meditate on the following: 

• The first three verses have the acronym of א"לי, and the initials and finals of the middle verse are י"ה.
• The initials of the last three verses are יא"י, equivalent to the name אהי"ה.
• The finals of the first three verses are הכ"ם, totaling 65, like the name אדני and like the word הלל.
• The finals of the last three verses are מו"ץ, which represents fasting, 136 like the word קול, and like the word ממון. Repentance, prayer, and charity remove the evil of the decree.
• There are 216 letters, which corresponds to the numerical value of "Gevurah" (גבורה) in Gematria. This is contrasted with the name of the son of Amram, comprised of 72 letters, from which Moses split the sea. It is a name composed of 72 smaller names, each consisting of 3 letters, totaling three consecutive verses, each containing 72 letters.
   

  The Menorah and Israel

  In reflecting on the historical symbols of Israel, it is intriguing to observe the evolution of its national flag. Originally, the emblematic Menorah adorned the flag, a symbol deeply entrenched in Jewish tradition and history. This ancient candelabra, with its seven branches, not only represented spiritual enlightenment but also embodied the nation's identity and connection to the divine.

  However, as times changed, so did the symbolism. The Menorah eventually yielded its place on the flag to the Star of David, a symbol with its own rich history and significance. Despite this transition, the Menorah retained its significance as a potent symbol of Israel, prominently displayed outside the Knesset — a reminder of the nation's enduring heritage and spiritual legacy.

  Delving into history, we find a poignant episode where the Menorah's fate was marred by conquest. Millennia ago, Titus and the Roman legions plundered Jerusalem, seizing the sacred Menorah and parading it through the streets of Rome as spoils of war. This historic event was immortalized on the Arch of Titus, a stark reminder of the Jewish people's trials and tribulations.

  Yet, despite the adversities faced by the Jewish people, the return to Israel heralds a new era of spiritual empowerment. With the Menorah gracing the land again, there is a renewed sense of purpose and connection to the divine. The Menorah, with its radiant light, serves as a beacon of hope and resilience, symbolizing the eternal flame of Jewish spirituality that burns within the nation's heart.

  Today, as we stand in the land of our ancestors, we are reminded of the special power bestowed upon us — the divine light of the Menorah, which illuminates our path and protects us from the darkness of the world. It is this sacred light that inspires us to become warriors of enlightenment, spreading the light of Hashem throughout the world.

  Join our Live Kabbalah community on a journey of discovery and spiritual growth as we embrace the legacy of the Menorah and become guardians of its divine flame. Together, let us strive to become true warriors of light, illuminating the world with our faith's brilliance and our souls' radiance.

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  Psalms 67: תהלים פרק סז: 

  (א) לַמְנַצֵּחַ בִּנְגִינֹת מִזְמוֹר שִׁיר:

  (ב) אֱלֹהִים יְחָנֵּנוּ וִיבָרְכֵנוּ יָאֵר פָּנָיו אִתָּנוּ סֶלָה:

  (ג) לָדַעַת בָּאָרֶץ דַּרְכֶּךָ בְּכָל גּוֹיִם יְשׁוּעָתֶךָ:

  (ד) יוֹדוּךָ עַמִּים אֱלֹהִים יוֹדוּךָ עַמִּים כֻּלָּם:

  (ה) יִשְׂמְחוּ וִירַנְּנוּ לְאֻמִּים כִּי תִשְׁפֹּט עַמִּים מִישׁוֹר וּלְאֻמִּים בָּאָרֶץ תַּנְחֵם סֶלָה:

  (ו) יוֹדוּךָ עַמִּים אֱלֹהִים יוֹדוּךָ עַמִּים כֻּלָּם:

  (ז) אֶרֶץ נָתְנָה יְבוּלָהּ יְבָרְכֵנוּ אֱלֹהִים אֱלֹהֵינוּ:

  (ח) יְבָרְכֵנוּ אֱלֹהִים וְיִירְאוּ אֹתוֹ כָּל אַפְסֵי אָרֶץ:

   

  To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A psalm. A song.     

  May God be gracious to us and bless us;
  may He show us favor, selah

  that Your way be known on earth,
  Your deliverance among all nations.

  Peoples will praise You, O God;
  all peoples will praise You.

  Nations will exult and shout for joy,
  for You rule the peoples with equity,
  You guide the nations of the earth. Selah.

  The peoples will praise You, O God;
  all peoples will praise You.

  May the earth yield its produce;
  may God, our God, bless us.

  May God bless us,
  and be revered to the ends of the earth.