It’s Pesach Sheni, according to the Jewish faith. What is Pesach Sheni? For those who are not really into the lore of Judaism. It is the reflection and appreciation of the flight from Egypt, led by Moses.
Pesach Sheni is a day that people who are “unclean” can attend to, because they were unable to attend the real Pesach three weeks ago. It’s an extra Pesach day.
So the real question here is, as I see it. What is it to be “unclean”, and why is it important. There are numerous things that make you unclean. Being “Kosher” is essentially being clean. Eating the right food, following certain rules and so on.
But, there is a deeper reason. It’s important because Israel is supposed to be “The righteous nation among nations”. Hereby underscoring a moral demand. Righteousness is discussed in many ways, both in Greek literature and in the Talmud.
It’s the core virtue of the king.
Anyway. The question is; is there a link between the moral demands stated in the demand as to be righteous, and the demand to be clean?
The thing is, yes of course. Being clean is, apart from all the kosher rules, most of them actually applying to the temple, ALSO to live a righteous life. At least this my personal experience.
Being clean is to be a good man, essentially.
Being honest, a light-bringer, a person of high personal integrity.
Why is this important?
Because that is what g-d is. He is goodness and grace and all these amazing things. So is his angels. They just give, never asking anything back.
Accepting your faults as is, and still just supporting and helping. They never judge.
The point is, if you want the support of these amazing celestial beings. Who do think they PREFER to help. The lying, cheating scoundrel or the good man, who helps.
Off course they prefer helping those who look like themselves. Miracles, that are the effect of celestial support, is given to those who behave most like the angels themselves.
But it’s again not so simple. Even bad men and women can be supported. Because the angels are good.
That is the real point behind the Pesach Sheni. The acceptance of those who are ALSO sinners and yet want to be close to g-d and his angels.
G-d bless the will to be a good man or woman. May g-d win in the end.
