Coronation Night: The Essence of Rosh Hashanah | Rabbi Bernath's Thursday Morning Class

Send us a textOn the night of Rosh Hashanah, we engage in a cosmic ceremony unlike any other — the coronation of G-d as our King. Drawing inspiration from Rabbi Yosef Dov Soleveitchik’s childhood story in Chaslavitch, we explore the profound depth of Rosh Hashanah, where the humblest among us — the tailor, shoemaker, water-carrier, and painter — all participate in the crowning of G-d. But why does the infinite, omnipotent G-d desire our coronation? Through this act, we come to understand the relationship between human free will and divine sovereignty, and how Rosh Hashanah illuminates the purpose of our existence.Key Takeaways:Rosh Hashanah as Coronation: Rosh Hashanah is the "Coronation Night" when each person, regardless of their station, plays a role in crowning G-d as King.Why G-d Needs Our Coronation: G-d desires a relationship built on choice, not coercion. We are invited to freely declare Him King, forging a personal bond with the Creator.Human Free Will: Rosh Hashanah embodies the paradox of a limitless G-d who humbles Himself, allowing space for us to choose Him — elevating our smallness into cosmic significance.The Power of the Simple Jew: It is not the scholars or kings alone who coronate G-d; it’s the everyday Jew, demonstrating that each of us holds a divine role and responsibility.Our Unique Role: The vulnerability of G-d in desiring our choice speaks to the magnitude of human existence — we hold the power to invite G-d into our lives and crown Him King over creation.#roshhashanah #roshhashana #judaism #god #freewill #divine #jewishcommunity #jewish #purpose #highholidays #sermon Rosh Hashanah, Coronation Night, Rabbi Yosef Dov Soleveitchik, G-d as King, free will, divine sovereignty, relationship with G-d, Jewish existence, Chabad teachings, human purpose, vulnerability of G-d.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5mua4-gkhiv7NdbJv_C7w/joinSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi