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Keep and hearken to all these words that I command you, that it may benefit you and your children after you, forever, when you do what is good and proper in the eyes of the Lord, your God.
– Deut. 12:28
Rebbetzin Miriam Yerushalmi
CEO SANE; Author, Reaching New Heights
The letters of the Hebrew word notzer (“keeping”) may be rearranged to form the word ratzon (“Divine Favor” or “Will”). A meritorious deed results in Hashem’s bringing reward into the world for many years, even for 1,000 generations after the original deed, because it is in keeping with the Divine Will.
During Elul, we recite the Selichot prayers, which include the verses listing Hashem’s 13 Attributes of Mercy. We are reminded that Hashem is full of compassion and the source of all mercies. Additionally, these verses encourage us to emulate these holy attributes in our own lives, thereby decreasing our negative qualities while strengthening the expression of our inner spiritual beauty. Integrating Hashem’s 13 Attributes into our hearts and minds will help us relate to ourselves and to others in our lives with compassion. We pray that we be able to respond to others whose behavior or words are hurtful in ways that help them while protecting our own well-being.
Feeling hurt, we often may feel tempted to act unkindly (may G-d protect us). But regardless of what kind of treatment we think the other person may deserve, we emulate Hashem and act kindly, graciously and even generously towards everyone. Even one moment of dignified behavior, of controlling negative reactions, of acting generously, can profoundly affect our life and the lives of our offspring for generations. As a result of our kindness, good comes into the world and lasts in this world and in the world of truth, forever.
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