Man will err. Man will slip. Therefore, Hashem created the world with Rachamim (mercy) as the predominant force. Now our actions are viewed through the lens of understanding. Mitigating ...

HaShem, the ineffable Four-Letter Name, refers solely to G-d, and denotes G-d in His attribute of mercy. The appellation Elokim denotes G-d in His attribute of strict justice, and is less personal ...

Whether seen as a statement of exclusive loyalty, divine unity, or cosmic uniqueness, the “Shema” serves as a window into the ...

What is God’s “will” that is being suspended ... as a formula for Jewish survival in times of distress – times when we beseech Hashem for mercy as we focus more intently on our teshuvah.

This form of mercy transcends mere physical care and ... (credit: (Davide Cantelli/Unsplash) We often envision Hashem (God) as a father figure in heaven. Over the coming month, we will repeatedly ...

After months of witnessing HASHEM’s mastery over nature, the Jewish people were commanded to commit the ultimate affront to the Mitzrim: to take their very god, tie it to the bedpost ...

(is that) if Hashem (God) has promised things to the nation of Israel and in His mercy has fulfilled His words, even in a partial way, then it makes sense to assume that all in due time ...

As Isaiah’s prophecy foretold, he is “God with us.” Jesus is Immanuel. We humans do not hold mercy and power in tension well. Those who gain power often enjoy it and tend to seek more ...

We often envision Hashem as a father figure in heaven. Over the coming month, we will repeatedly recite the list of “Avinu Malkeinu” – our father, our king – in which we implore Hashem ...