Behalotcha – To Lift Up the Flame
The Torah portion of Behalotcha begins with the command to light the Menorah in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. This is a symbol for the role of every human being—to become a source of light. The question is, how can this idea be applied in everyday life?
The practical way to start this fire is by observing the Seven Noahide Laws. Keeping these laws is more than just following a moral code; it ignites the soul and awakens inner love to G-d. To keep the flame burning, one needs to see the world in the right way. This shift comes from studying the Unity of G-d—understanding that "there is nothing else besides Him" and that His presence is everywhere.
Earthly consciousness perceives the world as a separate, independent entity. In this state of mind, the soul might get "lost" in physical worries and…
There is nothing in this Parsha that has to do with Noahide Law. With the current situation of world-wide antisemitism inflicting the world, do you not think Noahides should be out doing their job teaching social justice (Dinim) instead of sitting around in their houses doing spiritual reflection? According to RambaN, the Noahides were commanded by God "concerning the laws of theft, overcharging, withholding wages, the laws of bailees and of the rapist or the seducer of minors, the varies categories of damages, personal injury, the laws of creditors and debtors, the laws of buying and selling, ett., comparable to the civil laws about which Israel was commanded." (Commentary to Bereishis 34:13). THIS is what Noahiees need to be focusing on, to fix our broken government and legal system with one based on Torah, and not Roman law.