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Pity on the Cosmos


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

Perhaps, for you, this exile is not so bad. And you feel you are doing whatever you can about it, anyway.

But it is not just you. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all their children through all the generations, as well as all the heavenly hosts,
the entire Creation—all is unfulfilled, in exile and imprisoned.

Even the Creator, blessed be He, locks Himself into prison along with His Creation.

Until you get us out of here.
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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: Aug 8, 2011
B"H
You're right, it is not a burden. Yet, I fear I do not have what I need to do it. What it is saying that me, one person in the whole of the earth, has the job to get my people out of the most deepest exile, all I can say is that I am not worthy of doing such a thing. I know that we must all help one another, but I also know that I must first believe in myself.
Posted By DMR

Posted: Aug 4, 2011
so what is it that Hashem wants from us? doesn't he have rachmanus on us? we are only flesh and blood and cannot take it anymore
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: Aug 4, 2011
We are not alone!
Though we are not alone in our exile, there is strength in numbers. Everyone doing their best to learn more and contribute to tikkun olam, brings us all closer both in community and to G-d. This website is a blessing. It facilitates this.
Posted By Janet, New York

Posted: Aug 4, 2011
out of ego?
it is a great big responsibility, but when one starts, the others follow.

it is just that sometimes ego protects us very well from self-sacrifice which is admittedly quite inconvenient.

But there is no spiritual progress without sacrifice.
Posted By cecilia, New York

Posted: Aug 3, 2009
...are you talking to Me?
Me? ...to get you all out of there? Why?
I was taught that was His job.
What's mine? Making this world a little better every day.
I'll do my share, you all do yours and I'm sure He will get us out very quickly.
Posted By Anonymous, Mexico City, Mexico

Posted: July 29, 2009
pity on the cosmos-revolution[doble dose]
The entire creation is in prison and exile and we hope to unlock the door to Heaven as subscribed by anonymous from st george. Beyond this we have the exhortation of today's dose for revolution. I am so glad and melancholy simultaneously because thirty years ago I was expecting in Europe a Marxist revolution. Now more mature, I study History and Theology from another point of view.
Posted By costas papaconstantinou, athens, greece

Posted: July 29, 2009
Amein!
This is the truth! If it is to be, then why not me... US! All of us must press on until the Temple is rebuilt and I pray this comes as soon as possible.
Posted By david, yacolt, wa

Posted: July 28, 2009
Deep...
That completely threw me off... I am not sure I comprehend this at all, maybe I am not smart enough???
Posted By Flex, Phoenix, AZ

Posted: July 28, 2009
Understanding
It isn't a burden, but a blessing to have the responsibility you describe. We are all united, side by side with our Creator, working through the maze until individually we unlock the door to Heaven.
Posted By Anonymous, St George



 


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G‑d in Exile
Wanton Love
Unconditional Love
Inner Exile
Revolution
Pity on the Cosmos
Expand Beyond Punishment & Repair (I)
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The Mandate of Darkness
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