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Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson
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The Image

How you treat others is how G-d treats you. How you forgive them is how He forgives you. How you see them is how He sees you.

When you show empathy for the plight of another human being, G-d takes empathy in your plight.

When others slight you and you ignore the call to vengeance that burns inside, G-d erases all memory of your failures toward Him. When you see the image of G-d in another human being, then the image of G-d becomes revealed within you.

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From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. To order Rabbi Freeman’s book, Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here.

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Posted: Nov 7, 2011
theft
By and large, we do our best to limit our share of taxes. No problem. It's human nature.

Problems arise when Warren Buffet exclaims that the tax loopholes for corporations and the wealthy are ludicrous. He pays a couple thousand on millions in profit. Legalized theft.

Cut to Greece. They have a residential swimming pool tax. There are 60,000 such pools. The rich have the pools. 300 pay the tax. It is estimated that the Greek underground economy robs 25 % of taxes owed.Italy figures 22 % Spain-20 %. USA - 7 %. The European problem did not happen overnight. The main excuse given for tax evasion is the extravagances and corruption of government, bridges to nowhere, waste. It's an ingrained system, an addiction. Greece was rewarded with a 50 % reduction on its debt.

The Greek president may be gone, but he made his citizens look in the mirror. You think that they will change ?

Forget taxes. Every negative behavior is some form of theft/narcotic. It would be nice to see a change.
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: Nov 7, 2011
Be Within stay above
Thank you Rabbi
For your message I t was so well said That I send it to a person that I thought that he need to read this.message . maybe he will turn his heart around and learn how to forgive another !
I enjoy each time and look forward to another one may G-D Bless and keep you !
Posted By Anonymous, River Falls, Al - U S A

Posted: Nov 6, 2011
I, too, needed this reminder!
Wow, loved this one. Straight to the point!

Have a hard time being "forgiving" when it comes to our countries political leaders behaviors, greed and lack of concern for the citizens of America.

So, I will print this out and read and absorb as often as possible so I can continue to be loving and forgiving to the majority of those I interact with on a daily basis. Sometimes, it is difficult to be forgiving to those who hurt our hearts, act abusively and let the chips fall where they may! We always can change so let that be the battlecry!
Posted By Suzann Rowe, Long Beach, CA

Posted: Nov 6, 2011
theme
Lately I am reading a ton about empathy and forgiveness and loving your neighbor. However I see so many villains in our world. And a few people who go from good to less than good, and bad to worse. And yes I see people go from great to greater.

The ideal presented here is beautifully uplifting and I mean that. I observe more of a downward slope in reality. Maybe I am jaundiced, the slide probably evens out.
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: Nov 6, 2011
But Wait a minute....!!?
This sounds indeed beautiful, but what about the Souls who experienced the holocaust and other countless similar tragedies... This wisdom would imply that they (who experienced these tragedies) have treated other human beings the way they were treated ...(G-d forbid) ???! How can that be ....???
Posted By Adam Waldhorn, Tarzana, CA

Posted: Nov 6, 2011
How Relevant!
Every time I read the daily posting based on the wisdom of Rabbi Schneerson (of blessed memory) I am blown-away by the relevance of the statement, and how easy it is to understand! As someone who sadly doesn't know Hebrew, and who only touched on Talmudic teachings (by reading on my own, as an adult; long after my confirmation, at Shevuot, 5722. I'm just thrilled to learn something new every day, and to be able to understand the "lesson" of the words. I've never stopped my learning, and I come from a family that has been part of the Reform movement for a number of generations now. But don't mistake it for being "Judaism Lite" as some say in criticizing our existence. It's one of the reasons I enjoy these daily postings: My Judaism is a "living, breathing and RELEVANT part of my life! So these daily teachings (along with my other extensive reading and seminars) are (and always will be) an important part of my daily meditations and actions, especially when it comes to Tikkun Olam!
Posted By Susie Kahn Parker, Northridge, CA

Posted: Nov 6, 2011
Thanks - I needed this reminder today....
Posted By Chava, san francisco, california

Posted: Nov 6, 2011
brilliant.
outstanding. enlightening. fantastic.
Posted By larry miller, west orange, nj

Posted: Nov 6, 2011
The Image
I feel I totally fail in this subject. As much I trust G-d I also know how.we all fall short of His glory and am more familiar with our negative side. So honestly I think I do not have a very good image of myself nor most of everybody and mainly just hope for G-d's mercy in the mean time for all.
Posted By Anonymous, Forest Hills , NY/USA

Posted: Nov 6, 2011
Just when I need it most
I really needed this one.
Posted By Harry J Shelhamer



 


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