Rabash. What Is “the People’s Shepherd Is the Whole People” in the Work?. 13 (1988) [2026-04-02] #lesson

This Kabbalah lesson, delivered by Rabash in 1988, explores the profound spiritual concept that 'the people’s shepherd is the whole people,' emphasizing the unity of the collective soul in the work of spiritual correction. The speaker delves into the idea that the individual is not separate from the nation of Israel, but rather a part of a single, interconnected body—where the whole people collectively embody the role of the shepherd. Through repeated references to Moses, Rabbi Shimon, and the Zohar, the lesson explains that true faith is not personal but systemic: it arises when one's thoughts, desires, and actions align with the collective spiritual vessel (Kli). The central theme is that spiritual advancement comes not through individual effort alone, but through the power of faith that emerges from unity, where each person's inner organs (thoughts, feelings, intentions) are directed toward the whole. The lesson also discusses the necessity of overcoming egoism, the fear of death, and the illusion of self-sufficiency, all of which block the reception of divine light. Ultimately, the path to spiritual awakening lies in surrendering to the collective will and recognizing that the entire people are the vessel through which the Creator works.