Mishna Sukkah Chapter 5 Mishnah 8 | Transformation From Heretic to Hero by the Lubavitcher Rebbe

From Heretic to Hero: Unveiling the Miraculous Transformation of Miriam Bas Bilga by the Lubavitcher Rebbe

In this video, we learned about the distribution of Showbread in the Holy Temple and the practices of the Kohanim.

When there is a day between Shabbos and Yomtov, the group staying back takes 2 loaves of bread, while the group with the fixed week of service takes 10 loaves.

Throughout the rest of the year, both groups take 6 loaves. But Rabbi Yehuda argues and says 7 for the entering group and 5 for the leaving group. The entering group distributes their bread in the North, which was the more important section in the Ezras Kohanim, symbolizing their role in slaughtering holy offerings, while the leaving group distributes theirs in the South, indicating the completion of their service.

The Bilga family always shechts in the South and faces additional restrictions, such as the locking of their shechting ring and the blocking of access to the knives.

And the Rebbe comes along and turns this Mishna right around against the way the rest of the world understands Miriam Bus Bilga.

Then in the Rebbe’s sicha we learned how Miriam bas Bilga's story highlights that despite her outward choices, the essence of her soul was still connected to Hashem. This connection became evident when she cried out to the Mizbeach, saying, "Lucas, Lucas, why do you destroy the money of Israel and not help them in times of trouble?"

Her heartfelt plea revealed her deep-rooted connection to Hashem and her genuine concern for her fellow Jews, despite her checkered past. This serves as a reminder of the teachings "Woe to the wicked and woe to his neighbour" and "good for the righteous and good for his neighbour."

You and I need to become the "tzadik" by becoming an example and through sincere and heartfelt communication. When we speak to others with empathy and understanding, our words can touch their hearts and potentially transform their lives. We have the ability to make those who may not be observant our "neighbour" by guiding them towards a path of Torah and Mitzvot through genuine discussion and connection.

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