The Way in which One Acts

The way in which one acts towards others determines the way in which Heaven will act towards him…As our Sages state “Whoever has compassion towards others will be shown compassion from Above” (Shabbos 151b); and “Whoever refrains from exacting his measure [of retribution from others for the wrong they caused him] will have all his … Read more

The Rabbi was Late for Kol Nidrei

Here is a story from Judith Ish-Kishor . . . The holiest night of the year for Jews is the eve of the “Day of Atonement” or “Yom Kippur.” A fast from sunset to sunset begins on this eve. And the Jews gather at the synagogue where the cantor chants the “Kol Nidrei” the prayer … Read more