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"It is obligatory for every Israelite to relate the story of the Exodus on the night of Pesach. He who tells the story fervently and joyously shall be found worthy to rejoice in the Shekhinah in the hereafter, for rejoicing brings forth rejoicing, and the joy of Israel causes the Holy One Himself to be glad. He calls together all the Family above and says unto them: 'Come and listen to the praises which my children bring unto me, see how they rejoice in my redemption.' Then all the angels and celestial beings gather round and observe Israel, how they sing and rejoice because of the redemptive act of G-d. Witnessing the rejoicing below, these elevated beings also break into jubilation because the Holy One possesses on earth a people so holy, whose joy in redemption of their G-d is so great and so powerful. For all that terrestrial rejoicing increases the power of G-d and his hosts in the regions above, just as an earthly king gains strength from the praises of his subjects, the fame of his glory being thus spread throughout the world." (Zohar 2.40b) |
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