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The Zohar states that the words “You are standing today, all of you” refer
to Rosh Hashanah, when Klal Yisrael stand in judgment before Hashem.
Who will merit standing in Hashem’s proximity? Only those who were
punctilious in fulfilling “I am my Beloved’s” will merit experiencing “and
my Beloved is mine.”

One who lives with the maxim “I have set Hashem before me always”
merits feeling Hashem’s Presence at all times, and in every situation. He
comes to the Day of Judgment well-prepared.

15 The words “The heads of your tribes, your elders” teach us that in order
to reach the level of head of the nation, one must arouse this aspiration in
his mind. He will be awarded Heavenly assistance. Furthermore, one must
perform mitzvot not only with his body parts, but, first and foremost, with
his heart and head.
The words “Judges and officers shall you appoint” teach us that when one
performs a mitzvah, he creates a good angel. These good angels protect a
person from sin.

It is customary to recite the psalm “By David, Hashem is my light and my
salvation” during the days of mercy and forgiveness. David Hamelech
declares, “One thing I asked of Hashem, that shall I seek: Would that I
dwell in the House of Hashem all the days of my life…” This chapter
should awaken us to our purpose in this world, thereby bringing us to do

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