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9. Infinity

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G‑d is not just big—He is infinite. If He were only “big,” then those things that are small would be further from Him, and those things that are big would be closer. But to the Infinite, big and small are irrelevant terms. He is everywhere and He is found wherever He wishes to be found.

Based on letters and talks of the Rebbe, Rabbi M. M. Schneerson
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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October 22, 2012
Infinate
G-D is not only infinite but omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, these three words help to sum up something about G-D is.
We are finite here on earth for a moment, we are but a vapor, we exist for only a small point in time. so as human if we can learn something it would be that G-D exists, G-D is love, we must learn to love one another and if G-D's exists in us then we upon our death have something in us that belongs to G-D for him to reclaim with our soul and spirit. Heaven.
Gavri Hanita Hazaka Abir Selek 2nd
Vancouver, Canada
October 19, 2012
The Holographic us
Quantun Physics informs that particles are an illusion - nothing is separate - we are all 'entangled' in one gigantic hologram. When illuninated by a laser beam the object of focus is projected upon the illusionary stage of this world.
The holpgraphic principle demonstrates we are not individulal entities but are really extensions of some fundamental structure. Even if a part is extracted from hologram that part still contains all the inforamation from the entire hologram!

This provides the clue that G_d is in us and we are in Him and we are all part of each other and contain the other within us too. Our task is to regain our consciousness and sensation of our infintite connectedness - One Soul.
Brenda
Toronto, Canada
June 2, 2010
Gd, Infinity and us
FYI, infinity is a set of "numbers" all of which are large (some larger than others). Is the Gd the largest infinity, the smallest, or somewhere between (silly question)? As finite things, why does Gd bother with us at all (not so silly)? Conceptually, Gd may interact with many sets of finites; maybe we can be the favorite (at least on Shabbat)?
Anonymous
NY, NY
June 1, 2010
G-d is Infinite!
G-d's love is indeed infinite! He is everywhere, and wherever you go, G-d will always be with you,and bless his people forever!
Anonymous
EHT., NJ
June 1, 2010
Very Interesting Subject
To address the comment about Spinoza. The difference between Spinoza's belief system and what the Rebbe addresses is the foundation of their assertations. It is obvious from Spinoza's writings that he is very busy defending his point of view and his right to say it. If it were the truth, "Why doest thou protest too much?" However the Rebbe, the Previous Rebbe, and the Alter Rebbe before them quite simply quote the Torah, the foundation of all truth, and Lurianic Kabbalistic literature, to prove that two of the names of G-d formed in the tetragramaton, Havayah and Elokim are both infinite in their scope and magnitued. As in the Tanya it says "He pervades all worlds equally." Also in the Tanya it says that which is commonly known needs no approbation. As an added note, I find it quite interesting that the tone of the discussions of the Rebbe's writing come on the very date in which we read in the parsha Shelach of Israel's less then enthusiastic reception of the news from the spies.
Dovid
Kalamazoo, MI
June 1, 2010
For Simon
Spinoza was not condemned for saying G-d is infinite--this is a standard teaching of the Kabbalah, which was extremely popular at that time. Neither was he condemned (by Jews) for saying that G-d is everywhere. Such statements abound in mainstream Jewish literature of the period. The Christians may have had other issues, but the Jewish issue with Spinoza was not (principally) his theology, but his approach to the Biblical text. His particular form of pantheism was objectionable because it rendered G-d entirely impersonal, but then Gersonides' G-d is yet more so, and yes he has often been called all sorts of names--and yet his commentaries are still studied.

As for the excommunication--considering the reaction of the Christian church to Spinoza's heresies, the Jewish community had little choice but to disassociate themselves from him.
Rabbi Tzvi Freeman
June 1, 2010
G-d is not just big -- He is infinite.
What the difference between your statement about G-d (who is “not only big, but Infinite, and is everywhere”) and Spinoza point of view, which was condemned (and still is) by orthodox Judaism.
Simon Peimer
Pittsfield, MA
June 1, 2010
Concept of G-d!
The concept of G-d is beyond human perception. G-d is great. Thanks for sharing!

Regards.
Syed Shahid Ali
Karachi, Pakistan
June 1, 2010
Infinite Oneness
Today's lesson reminded me of one I learned in law school about the limitations of secular, manmade laws. Our tax professor asked which investment was worth more: one that paid 5% interest in perpetuity or one that paid 10% in perpetuity. "Perpetuity" is a term used in law to mean "forever." The professor and the class agreed that the one paying 10% was more valuable because the returns were greater during a lifetime. I disgreed; they are equal. If both pay "in perpetuity," that is, forever, then both are equal. They have no endpoint, no point of termination, so any difference is eliminated. This is the nature of the infinite and so, the beginning of understanding. Man's finite perspective creates the illusion of differences. We are all one entity within G-d's Oneness of creation. I learned a real lesson about the limits of man's laws and man's ability to understand G-d.
Richard Wolfson
Portsmouth, OH United States
October 1, 2007
Our hearts are infinities...
Our hearts are infinities, we can not say how much love is inside of them, but we can love G-d forever and feel his eternal love.
His love is Infinity as the universe he has created. It is a reason why, "Wherever you go, G-d is with you"
Giovanni Emmanuel
Mexico City, Mexico
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