Wow, this is an incredibly moving depiction of the destruction of the holy Temple in Jerusalem.
May G-d have mercy and renew our times as of old. ๐
Tag Archives: Mercy
Playing The Odds
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called “Playing The Odds.”The stranger told me: Precisely fifty years ago, the doctor told me the exact same thing about having a one in a hundred chance of paralysis if they operated. So, what did I do? I went to see the Rabbi (Avigdor Miller) and ask his advice, and the Rabbi says to me: “A Jew doesnโt take odds like that!”
I thought to myself while Jews donโt take those wild odds (1 in a 100 of paralysis), why do they play the odds with their souls by pretending to be religious on the outside, but on the inside and away from human eyes doing evil? Surely, we all know that G-d sees everything and that a faithful judgment awaits us all. And it all made sense not to play the odds not only with our physical health, but also with our spiritual wellbeing.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
On a Wink and a Prayer
Thought this mug was perfect for Rosh Hashanah.
Made me think of:
On a wink and prayer!
Wink instead of wing.
A time for divine forgiveness and help.
G-d should have mercy. ๐
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Shabbat Shalom + Shana Tova
A peaceful, healthy, prosperous, sweet, and happy Shabbat Shalom and Jewish New Year!
Please G-d let it all be great! ๐
(Credit Graphic: Andy Blumenthal)
If G-d Wouldn’t Let Moshe In, Who Am I?
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, “If G-d Wouldn’t Let Moshe In, Who Am I?”
Sure, we may not fully understand G-dโs decision on not letting Moshe into the land of Israel (or decisions that affect our lives today), still we can affirm our faith that G-d is a just and merciful Judge.
In the end, none of us are the level of Moshe Rabbeinu, and if G-d didnโt let him in, well who are we? This is a frightening thought to me. Yet at the same time, I believe that if we as the Jewish people collectively put our heartfelt yearnings and prayers together to be able to go and settle the land of Israel then perhaps G-d will answer us in the affirmative!
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Modeh Ani – Thank you G-d
Beautiful song after the prayer,ย Modeh Aniย that Jews say every morning immediately when we wake up.ย
I give thanks to You, living and eternal King for you have restored my soul within me with mercy; Your faithfulness is great.
Thank you G-d for everything you do for us.
Your mercy endures forever!
As Sholom Aleichem say: we should not know the taste of hunger.ย ๐
(Credit Video: Omer Adam ืขืืืจ ืืื)
Sunflowers For Shabbat Shalom
Love these beautiful sunflowers.
Perfect for enhancing the Shabbat and holidays!
The sunflowers provide warmth and happiness for the honor of these special and spiritual days!
May Hashem in His abundant mercy grant us a full healing and peace to welcome the Shabbat and to celebrate this weekend a joyous Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach! ๐
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Shabbat Shalom Cute People!
I’m a precious gemstone slab.
And I got two BIG eyes!
I see you and you’re all very cute people.
It’s Friday, and I want to wish you all a Shabbat Shalom!
May you have a restful and peaceful Shabbat.
And as we head into Yom Kippur on Monday, may we all be sealed in the Book of Life for a great year ahead for 5781!
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
That’s Severe
I know in the olden days they would chop off people’s hands for stealing.
But this sign in a modern day store in America seemed just a little severe:
Shoplifters will be amputated
The worst part of it maybe is that they don’t say what part of the shoplifter will be amputated.
So much for compassion and helping the needy.
L-rd have mercy! ๐
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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