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It must be stressed, however, that it is not the mere incantation of the formula that brings forgiveness. Rather, it is the incorporation of these attributes of mercy into our personalities that guarantees God's mercy. As the Talmud states: "Whenever Israel sins, let them do before me this order, and I will forgive them (ibid.)." The emphasis is on the doing, not the saying. We become deserving of mercy when we are merciful; deserving of compassion, when compassionate.
Moses' response in Shemot 34:9 to the revelation of the thirteen attributes was two-fold. First, he asked of God that the Divine Presence never depart from the midst of the Jewish people. Secondly, he asked for forgiveness for our sins. Ramban understands that there was also a third request, namely, that Eretz Yisrael be granted to the Jewish people (U'nechaltanu - "and grant us our inheritance" = Eretz Yisrael).
The merit of imitating God's ways of lovingkindness and mercy will grant us three wonderful gifts: 1) God will be in our midst, 2) our sins will be forgiven, and 3) we will be privileged to inherit the Land of Israel.
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Chemdat Yamim Moreshet Shaul: Twin Foundations
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 690
D'varim Judaism’s Social Vision
Re’eh
Giving is more than an act of generosity—it is an essential part of human dignity that belongs to everyone, rich and poor alike. The ultimate goal of help is to empower others to stand on their own.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
