The fundamental theme of Rosh Hashanah is the coronation of G-d as King over us.
In addition to the collective aspects of Rosh Hashanah worship, the coronation renews each Jew’s personal bond with G-d, his direct inner connection as an individual. Each man and woman personally asks G-d to accept the coronation, thus creating the bond of,“We are your people and You are our King.”
As expressed in our heartfelt prayer and request to G-d: "Reign over the entire world!"
Such a request implies the readiness to utterly submit to the divine king, to the point that one's entire being, and all that one has, is the king's alone. This is the meaning of kabalat ol--"the acceptance of the yoke" of the divine sovereignty, which finds expression in all areas of daily life.
Every day must bring an acceptance of the yoke of Heaven, particularly when one recites the Shema. Rosh Hashanah however, is a time when submission to the sovereignty of Heaven is also the quality and content of the day. And this is the foundation of all our deeds throughout the year.
It is incumbent upon us to achieve a full acceptance of the divine kingship.
When a person who does not usually surrender his independence and his convictions, is convinced that he must recognize and submit to a higher authority, this decision is made on a much deeper and more fundamental level and is substantiated by an unshakable commitment.
May you to be inscribed and sealed for a sweet new year.
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