Holidays mark dates when rectifications came about in history; on their anniversary, the same Lights shine forth again. The Highest Wisdom decreed that on every anniversary of this period, a counterpart of its original Light should shine forth, and the results of its rectification renewed to those who accept it.

We are therefore commanded to observe Pesach with all its rituals to recall the Exodus, on the anniversary of this event, there shines forth a Light that parallels the one that illuminated at the time. Since the results of that rectification are renewed in people that study the Torah, we are obligated to keep all the rituals for this event.

Shavuot (seven weeks) likewise involves a great rectification, since it is the time when the Torah was given. Sukkot involves the Clouds of Glory, as it is written (Vayikra 23:24) “That future generations may know that I made the children of Israel dwell in sukkot…”. Chanukah and Purim also involve this same conept.

From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 337–343.

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HaShem decreed that the days would repeat themselves, following a periodic cycle, which would be seven days in length. Seven was the appropriate measure for the repeating cycle, for all creation came into existence over a period of seven days, so that creation’s entire being is contained in the number..

This cycle of seven also exists on a larger scale, spanning all the years of human history. Existence is divided into six periods, each containing one thousand years, followed by a seventh thousand-year period, which will be a period of “rest.”

The Sabbath, therefore, was a great gift that HaShem gave to Israel, given because His Desire was that Israel be His holy nation. He did not give the gift to any of the rest of the nations, in any sense, for the unique elevation which one experiences on the Sabbath is neither fitting nor intended for them.

From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 331–337.

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On page 325, paragraph 14, The four parts of the daily prayers service actually parallel the four-part structure of the creation. The first three parts of the service rectify the lower worlds.

On page 325, also, paragraph 15, Attached to this order are other prayers, designed to incite HaShem to bestow both mercy and additional blessings. These are the “Viduy” (Confession), the Thirteen Attributes, and the “falling upon one’s face” (in the Tachanun).

The purpose of the Confession is to prevent the Accusers from speaking out and causing the service to be cast aside. We then recite the Thirteen Attributes (of Mercy) because they have the power to cause HaShem to be grasped through His Attribute of Mercy. The “falling on one’s face” in Tachanun is also a high degree of self-subjugation before HaShem. It therefore has the power to appease the Attribute of Justice and arouse mercy.

From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 325.

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On page 321, paragraph 12, we find on holy days only seven blessings were ordained for the Amidah. These days have their own intrinsic blessings and sanctity which transmit HaShem’s sustenance.

On page 321, also, paragraph 13, we find there four different worlds. The physical world consist of two components– the celestial and the terrestrial. The celestial is the realm of the stars and planets, while the terrestrial is our realm, here on earth. The two together comprise a single world–the physical.

Above this is another world, namely the world of the angels. Higher than this is yet another world, a third world, that of the Highest Forces. This third world is called “The World of the Throne.”  On a still higher level we can speak in general of different Influences emanating from HaShem, revelations of His Light, from which the existence of everything in Creation is derived. In a manner of speaking, the realm of these Influences also can be termed a “world,” one which usually is called “The World of HaShem.”
From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 321.

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The morning prayer service is divided into four general sections. The first (Korbanos) involves readings associated with the sacrificial system, the second (Pesukei d’Zimrah) consist of Psalms and other Biblical praises, the third is the Shema and its blessings, and the fourth is the Amidah and concluding prayers.

From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 317.

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The concept of tzitzis: connecting holiness to one’s clothing. Therefore, tzitzis identifies the Jew and the Non-Jew as HaShem/Elokim servant, responsible for creation’s rectification.

All this, however, is based on the fact that man is HaShem/Elokim servant, and was therefore given the task of rectifying all creation. It is for this reason alone that his deeds can have such an effect and he can thus actually accomplish this.

From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzz

atto. Page 313.

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King David wrote (Psalms 104: 20-23), “HaShem/Elokim makes darkness, and it is night, and all the beasts of the forest creep forth…The sun rises, they slink away…Mankind then goes forth to their work, and to labor until evening.”

Even through nighttime in general is the time when these Forces have authority, this is actually only true of the first half of the night. At midnight, an Influence of Illumination and favor emanates from HaShem/Elokim to all worlds, and authority is taken away from these Forces of evil.

From the “RaMCHaL”–Derech HaShem–Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto. Page 307.

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