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I got this email which I think says a lot. The clothes we wear should be suitable for all situations:
Moshiach is on his way – are you ready?
Do You Have Something to Wear when Moshiach Comes?
After a week filled with fear and awe, we feel that there is so very much to beg for now, during the Yomim Nora’im. Beseeching Hashem for Bi’iyas HaMoshiach has finally become something real and tangible.
On Rosh Hashona, my family discussed what it will be like when Moshiach comes and how we are all looking forward to his arrival. It was then that my mother asked, “Have you decided what you’re going to wear to greet Moshiach?” The whole family got very nervous. I could not think of one outfit in my entire wardrobe in which it would be befitting for the Avos,Imahos, Moshe Raabeinu, Dovid Hamelech, Devorah Haniviah, etc. to see me dressed. How could I appear before them with my skirt just covering my
knees? Maybe my new suit is okay. No, the problem is that it’s tight fitting. Can I wear my skin-tone stockings? But how would Sorah Imainu know there’s something there? She’ll think it’s my bare leg!? How can I wear my Shabbos shoes with those high platforms? What will Moshiach say to that? I really like one of my new Shabbos outfits, but it reaches my ankles. Is that
really appropriate for me to wear?
We all experienced a sinking feeling. How is it possible that we have nothing to wear to greet Moshiach although our closets are packed with clothing? Then someone commented, “If all our clothes aren’t good enough for Moshiach, why are they okay to wear now?” If we have been crowned by Hakadosh Boruch Hu with the most precious adornment, “Bonim Atem La’Hashem Elokeichem” shouldn’t we always look like B’nos Melech? We were all speechless. We had absolutely nothing to say for ourselves. On the Yom Ha’din we had to confess that we have nothing in which we would feel omfortable to appear before Moshiach. Suddenly the solution hit me like a
bolt of lightning. “I think I’ll wear my Bais Yaakov uniform! That is something I’ll feel good about wearing.” Imagining to myself the throngs of Bais Yaakov girls all going to greet our holy ancestors in one united uniform. My heart swelled with a warm glow.
But why is that my uniform is the only outfit of which Moshiach will be proud?!