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This Shabbos is known as “Shabbos HaGadol”, the “Great Shabbos”. Several reasons have been offered for this special title, which appears in the Zohar HaKadosh, throughout the ages. The following are a few ideas from the tzaddikim to keep in mind this exalted Shabbos. 1. A basic explanation for this term is found in Tosafos…

“…And he shall take the ashes… and place them beside the Mizbeach. He shall then take off his garments and put on other garments…” It is commonly assumed that “breaking our traits” or “overcoming our desires” is imperative to spiritual growth and attaining the completion of character for which we were sent down to this…