As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And you will see it and you will remember all the Mitzvot of Hashem and you will do them.” (15:39)
The Mitzvah of Sisit is a Commandment which is categorized as an ‘Edut’, Testimony. An Edut will testify to Historical events or great principles.
Some examples are:
- Matzah – to recall being slaves in Egypt.
- Sisit – to remember the Mitzvot.
- Mezuzah – reminds us that this is a Holy home.
- Tefilin – that Hashem took us out of Egypt. That the Torah should be on our lips.
- Pesach – Yetziat Mitzrayim.
- Shabbat – the creation of the world
The verse says that when we look at the Sisit we should remember all of the 613 Mitzvot. This would necessitate knowledge and a special effort to do. The Rabbis tell us, “If a person tries to do too much at one time he will not accomplish anything.” So, when we gather the 4 Sisit every morning & during the Shema prayer, lets try to think and ‘remember’ at least the following four Mitzvot which will fulfill four Commandments from our Torah.
- “To fear/awareness of Hashem” – think, Hashem is looking at you. “Et Hashem Elokecha tira.”
- “To Love Hashem” – say, I Love You Hashem. “Veahabta Et Hashem Elokecha Bechal Lebabecha.”
- “To Thank Hashem” – Thank Him for Everything. “Tob Lehodot LeHashem.”
- “To Love your fellow Jew & Jewish Nation” – Hashem created the world for Am Yisrael. “Beni Bechori Yisrael.”
When you see ‘Sisit’, your neighbor’s or your own, remind yourself of the Mitzvot. By thinking into the Edut/Testimonies of our Torah you will produce a diamond and a collection of gems in your mind which will give you pleasure in this world and in the next world forever.
Shabbat Shalom
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