In this Pre-Pesach episode we learn about the meaning of true joy and the deep message connected with the Korbon Pesach, the Pascal Sacrifice. We draw inspiration from the late Mrs Assia New, matriarch of the New family from Melbourne Australia, who embodied real simcha and joyous dancing for every bride on their wedding day. With her beautiful voice and royal mannerism, she made many musical concerts for the Jewish communities of the FSU and raised their spirits in very difficult times.

Through the lens of Chassidus (Jewish Mysticism) we learn about the deeper meaning of the custom to share in joyous dancing on festivals, weddings and special ocassions in the Torah, and how through dancing, one can connect deeply to Hashem and fulfill the commandment ," Serve G-d with joy".

Throughout the ages, in happy times and trying times, the joyous dancing Jew was always sought after and drew down a wonderous source of blessing to the community. We learn about the effect of dancing for the sake of heaven, which brings immense blessings-to one's family, one's connection to Hashem. We find the sources in the Torah about how to truly elevate oneself while living on earth.

Thank you to our sponsors, R' Yossel and Mrs. Stera Gutnik, from Melbourne Australia, in honour of Mrs Assia New, Chasya bas Chaya Shtzera OBM. May her memory be a blessing and her good deeds stand her in good stead. May she be a gutte better for her family and community and may she entreat Hashem to bring Moshiach now.