In Good Faith: Royal Acceptance of Divine Judgement: Studying Tehillim: Chapter 119 (verses of Yud, part 4)
Demonstrating intellectual clarity and rock-solid certitude in the righteousness of G-d’s judgement, King David shows us how to faithfully accept Hashem’s mysterious ways even when we’re being afflicted—experiencing emotional anguish and/or physical suffering. A remarkable royal example is lifted from the deeply distressing episode in the ruler’s personal affairs. We learn how unshakable confidence in G-d’s everlasting kindness, enables comfort despite harsh realities faced as we trace these ideas back to their original Mosaic source.
| Topics: | Yud, Psalms |
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.
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