Good Influences

The rebellion of Korach was assisted by members of the tribe of Reuven. They joined because they were still upset that the birthright was taken from Reuven and given to Yosef.

They also joined because they were neighbors of Korach. The Rabbis said, אוי לרשע אוי לשכינו, “Woe to the wicked, and woe to his neighbor.

This is an extremely important point made by the Rabbis, and it is found repeatedly in the books of Mussar. It is absolutely essential that we surround ourselves with good people, and distance ourselves from negative influences.

The “Duties of the Heart” recommends being a loner, rather than spend time with the gossipers and the unmotivated. Everyone is affected by their environment.

We even see this by Avraham Avinu. He had to leave his home of idolatry and come to Israel, where he would be able to grow spiritually, and emerge as one of the great leaders of his generation.

One of the incidental points that stood out during these past incredible weeks of seeing daily open miracles, was how the entire country was elevated.

In every walk of life and in every situation, we are constantly hearing people praising G-d. Over and over, the words, “B’ezrat Hashem,” with the help of G-d, or “Baruch Hashem,” bless G-d, is heard everywhere.

Despite the attempts of the leftist, secular media, trying to cover it up, there has been an incredible reawakening of spirituality since October seventh, with a major increase during the last two weeks.

Doesn’t it make sense that every Jew would want to live in the best environment with the best influences? Now more than ever, Jews need to come home to their families. We wouldn’t want to wait for an anti-Semitic Muslim, to become mayor of New York. Come home now and be part of the dream!