“Nissan though, the head of the months, delivers a supernatural energy—a miraculous energy that supersedes nature. It pulls G-d’s infinite light down, and like a head to the many limbs, Nissan funnels this energy to the rest of the months. This is reflected in the event of the month: the Exodus, redemption and miraculous freedom from physical slavery and limitations. What is our job?

We have Tishrei on one end, all about physicality. We have Nissan on the other, all about spirituality. The deep, spiritual desire for the world occurred in Nissan, but it was created physically in Tishrei. G-d created a physical, limited world, but His inherent desire and intention was that we infuse this physical world with acts that draw down His infinite light and go beyond nature.

As we welcome the month of Nissan, we have a deeper strength to access this supernatural energy. We also have a unique opportunity to fuse physicality and spirituality to bring together these two seemingly opposites that were always part of one plan.”