Hashem’s Mercy: Exploring Rashi’s commentary on saying G-d’s name
When G-d enlists Moshe to redeem the Jews from Egypt, Moshe wants to know which Divine name he should share with the Children of Israel. Rashi sees a profound lesson in that question. (Exodus 3:13-15)
Rabbi Ari Shishler is the director of Chabad of Strathavon, South Africa
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Dr Shamai
Canada
January 16, 2020
Even more to this....if G-d is always with us, then whatever is happening, he knows. If we trust in G-d, then whatever he gives us is good. It is not for us to decide what is good and what is bad. G-d knows all and is not only always with us, he IS us. He has never been separate from us. That is just our mind's illusion. There is not, and has never been, any duality. Reply
Anonymous
January 16, 2020
Very good, this explains why Jews should not use Hashem's name in negative ways because Hashem is always with the Jewish people where ever they go and that helps brings more divine presence. Reply
Brilliant Rabbi Shishler!
May I too, with apologies for playing one off against the other, please read Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' commentary on this very subject.