Rosh Hashanah is the Day's Judgement. Our sages have taught us that
most of mankind goes into front from the heavenly court, one by one,
like sheep being counted by their sheperd. Things are determined with
this day. Livelihood, health insurance and indeed, life are typical
determined with this day. So it is imperative for all of us that
individuals attempt to search for approaches to find favor in the eyes
of G-d and hopefully be seen meritorios within our judgment. Our sages
have outlined certain methods to accomplish that goal, and I will try
and share a number of them.
Rosh Hashanah Cards
1. Judge Favourably: The Gemarah in Shabbos,127b, teaches us that when
one judges others in the favourable light, than Hashem, will judge him
in the favourable light. Rabbeinu Yonah writes that by judging
favourably causes all of one's sins to be taken off the heavenly
scales. There's no surer way to gain divine grace when compared with not having any transgressions on our slate.
2. Have Concern with the Judgement: The Mishnah Berurah, 581:2, writes that
a person has to become packed with fear and awe and thru this one will probably be
meritorious in judgement. The mere proven fact that we recognize His ability
to gauge us can be a merit for people. If an individual is on trial and demonstrates
he has no respect for the court which is judging him,automatically the
court will appear at his case in the more serious way.
3. Take part in the Community: The truly amazing sage Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel,
called the Alter from Kelm, taught that when on really wants to have a good
decree, you must make himself part of the Jewish nation, and therefore
he should make himself indispensable for the nation. By being an energetic
part of the city, one not only advantages of the security of
the community but additionally can make it as they say impossible to replace him,
therefore he's certain to be inscribed inside the book of life.
4.Be Forgiving: The Gemarah in Rosh Hashanah, 17a, teaches us that when
the first is not exacting on those that cause him pain, compared to Hashem (G-D)
will not be exacting on him and definately will overlook all of his
transgressions. Therefore the first approach to secure a great decree on Rosh
Hashanah is always to attempt to live and eat this lesson. If someone else has wronged you,
don't hold a grudge, be forgiving. True, easier, but
the reward of getting Him be forgiving with us surely justifies the
hardship.
5. Be Merciful: The Gemarah in Shabbos 157b, lets us know another way to
merit good judgement. That when one shows mercy for other people, he will
merit to possess mercy on him from heaven. Since it is extremely hard to
be completely righteous, it is incumbent for us to try and awaken
heavenly mercy.
Hopefully these ideas happen to be helpful, and that most of us be
signed and sealed for a year of prosperity, health happiness and of course, life.
