We've completed 5 weeks of the Omer. Finally, Malchus/Kingship meets Kehuna/Priesthood. The Hod of Aharon meets the Malchus of Dovid. Interestingly, the Gemoro says that Hod is otherwise known as Malchus. What do they have in common? 

In Kabbalah, Hod is the right leg, whilst Malchus is the lowest of the Emanations ( expressed by some as the feet, or heels). Yet it is also kingship - and associated with the mouth - in the head, making it higher. This is the secret of a real king - nothing without his people, yet all important in terms of rule and declaration of rules. So too the High Priest in his role of representative of the people, yet their teacher and role model.

Each stands out as a representative of the people. Their status, their apparel, even, makes them appear different and special. But their uniqueness is strangely reliant on their relationship with us - the common people. It is all about being able to admit and recognise our own position, to be grateful to others who help us to maintain that position, and to acknowledge Who, ultimately appointed you to the tasks that you need to achieve your potential.

It is here that we begin to understand, at the culmination of a week epitomising Torah sheba'al Peh, how your own uniqueness, your point of chiddush makes you special and stand out. But only if you let your head rule your heart...as you will hear - that makes you a melech....