Day of Hilula
Moses our Teacher
ז׳ באדר
Mount Nebo, east of the Jordan
In Jewish tradition, the day of a tzadik's passing — the 'Hilula' — is not a day of mourning, but a day of spiritual elevation and awakening. According to the teachings of Kabbalah, on this day the soul of the tzadik ascends to a higher realm, and their light and merits shine upon the world. Many Jews mark the day through Torah study, reciting Tehillim, lighting a memorial candle, and good deeds for the elevation of the soul — to connect with the tzadik's path and qualities.
His Life and Legacy
Moses our Teacher was the greatest of the prophets, the leader of the Children of Israel in the Exodus from Egypt, and the recipient of the Torah. He brought the people of Israel out of Egypt, split the Red Sea, and led the nation to Mount Sinai, where he received the Torah. He is called “our Teacher” because he taught Israel Torah and the commandments.
"Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord is One."