🕊️ The Innate Compassion of the Jewish Soul The Tanya teaches that the Jewish soul is naturally inclined toward compassion and acts of kindness. This is because Jewish souls are rooted in Divine attributes, particularly the attribute of Chesed (kindness), which overpowers Din (judgment) and Gevurah (severity). 👑 The
🕊️ The Innate Compassion of the Jewish Soul
The Tanya teaches that the Jewish soul is naturally inclined toward compassion and acts of kindness.
This is because Jewish souls are rooted in Divine attributes, particularly the attribute of Chesed (kindness), which overpowers Din (judgment) and Gevurah (severity).
👑 The Soul as “Daughter of the Kohen”
Drawing from the Zohar, the soul is referred to as “Bat Kohen” (daughter of the priest), symbolizing its elevated spiritual origin.
This title reflects the soul’s inherent connection to Divine kindness.
đź’Ž The Nature of Tzedakah: Habit vs. Effort
The term Ma’aseh HaTzedakah (act of charity) implies something habitual or naturally occurring.
Since kindness is embedded in the Jewish soul, giving charity is often a natural expression of that trait.
🔥 True Avodah: Going Beyond Nature
Avodah (spiritual service) refers to actions that require intense effort against one’s natural inclinations.
In the context of charity, this means giving more than one’s natural compassion would dictate—pushing beyond comfort and habit.
đź’° Giving Generously: A Higher Calling
The Tanya cites the teaching: “You shall surely give” (Naton Titen)—even a hundred times.
This emphasizes the spiritual value of giving beyond what feels easy or routine, aligning one’s will with the Divine will.