The Heart Lifts the Feet

Chassidism teaches that the verse, “And Jacob went on his way…” represents the mission of every Jew as he goes back into the world after Tishrei:

“Jacob” – The name “Jacob” means “heel.” It is the Jew’s task to uplift the “heel” – the mundane world – to become master over it and make it holy.

“Jacob walked…” – When Torah uses the term “walk” it means to step out of one’s original state of being and forge ahead, entirely beyond one’s previous level.

“Jacob walked on his way...” – a road connects the furthest corners of the kingdom to the capital city, the royal palace, and ultimately, the throne room of the king himself. Similarly, in a Jew’s road through life, “in all his ways he knows G-d” and “all his actions are for the sake of Heaven.”