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The pasuk points out, “A fire, continually, shall remain aflame on the
Mizbeach.” This is the fire with which we light the Menorah. It implies
that Hashem desires that our neshamot, which are compared to burning
candles, should burn constantly with a passion for Torah. This fervor
should not be limited to one’s personal Torah growth, but also utilized to
help others progress.

The Torah commands: “They shall make Me a sanctuary – so that I may
dwell among them.” Hashem revealed His desire to reside amongst His
children, despite the fact that it would seem more fitting for Him to dwell
with the celestial hosts. The reason for His preference is because Bnei
Yisrael demonstrate self-sacrifice, in spite of the persuasions of the Yetzer
Hara, who attempts to lure them to engage in material and physical
pursuits. They overcome temptations, enthusiastically cleaving to Hashem.
Since Hashem gives His children a chance to draw near to Him and serve
Him, we too must emulate this behavior and provide errant souls with an
opportunity to draw near to Hashem. Moreover, each neshamah is
compared to a Mishkan. Just as Moshe Rabbeinu is commended for
erecting the Mishkan in his days, one who leads errant souls to do
teshuvah is considered to be building many Mishkanot for Hashem and
will be commended for doing so.

Engaging in zikuy harabim isaproven segulah for the successful chinuch
of one’s children. However, one must first contribute time to his own
children and only thereafter concern himself with the spiritual needs of his
community. When one does so, he will be blessed by Heaven. His children
will successfully progress in spiritual growth, as implied by the repetition
of the word signifying a continual ascent. vaikra 4 # 26347-EYAL-6