כל רודפיה השיגוה בין המיצרים
All those who chased her trapped her between the constraints.
The Baal Shem Tov explained that this Passuk teaches us that these days of mourning are Mesugal for Kabolas HaTefilos. It is a time where our prayers are more readily accepted, and those who are seeking to attain closeness with G-d have a highened access now.
The aformentioned verse is famously re-read:
כל רודף י-ה הישיגוה בין המיצרים.
All those who are chasing G-d can reach Him during Bein HaMeitzarim.
The Mezricher Magid offered a Mashal - a parable to explain why this is so: Imagine a king in his royal chamber surrounded by guards and advisors. He is in his full glory but the masses are locked out from accessing him. He is untouchable. But if the king leaves the palace and takes a stroll in the marketplace with the commonfolk then any layperson can approach and request.
During the Days of Bein HaMeitzarim Hashem too goes into a sort of Galus. The Beis HaMikdash was His house, and every year we re-experience His departue from that palace.
גלו ישראל שכינה עמהם
When the Jews go into exile - the Divine Pressence follows them.
Now that Hashem is in a state (as we experience it) of exile, all who want to approach may do so.
כל רודפיה השיגוה בין המיצרים
כל רודף י-ה הישיגוה בין המיצרים
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