Daily Tanya Wednesday 19th Menachem Av Igeres Hakodesh 6 Part 1: The Divine Influence and Mercy in Charity

Author: Rabbi Yaakov GoldsteinPublished: August 13, 2025

The Power of Charity and Truth The reward for sowing charity is the attribute of truth, as taught in Proverbs. Divine truth is given to Jacob through Divine grace and mercy. Charity and kindness serve to draw down higher mercy and manifest Divine influence in the physical world. The Attribute

The Power of Charity and Truth

  • The reward for sowing charity is the attribute of truth, as taught in Proverbs.
  • Divine truth is given to Jacob through Divine grace and mercy.
  • Charity and kindness serve to draw down higher mercy and manifest Divine influence in the physical world.

The Attribute of Mercy

  • Jacob embodies the quality of mercy, which is expressed through compassion for the Divine spark within each person.
  • This mercy is awakened by recognizing the greatness of the Creator and the relative insignificance of all worlds compared to the Divine essence.

Divine Immutability

  • Despite the changes and variations in creation, the Divine essence remains unchanged.
  • God’s presence is equally found in the higher and lower realms, unaffected by time or circumstance.

Spiritual Struggle and Divine Protection

  • The soul, housed within the physical body, faces spiritual dangers and temptations.
  • Divine mercy and protection strengthen the soul to overcome these challenges, providing the resolve to triumph over bodily desires.
  • This is reflected in the liturgy that refers to God as the protector and strength of salvation.
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