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…


True. But to do this Noahide need to motivate themselves, to study and observe and then be empowered to act on the world. Every action on the world must begin with man acting on himself first.