The Name of God
God placed His name upon the children of Israel.
The children of Israel have the power to draw down the presence of God into the world.
We do this by working together to fulfill the will of God – His Torah.
The Creation reveals the greatness and wisdom of God, but only His people reveal an expression of
His unknowable essence – His holiness.
"ביום ההוא יהיה אחד ושמו אחד"
"ביום ההוא יהיה אחד ושמו אחד"
Unity
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov says that unity is precious in the eyes of Hashem.
When parts come together to create unity there is completion – which in Hebrew is shalom – peace and wholeness.
Chazal teach that Hashem found no greater vessel for blessing than peace.
Our actions therefore determine the nature of the flow of blessing we receive from above.
This is the meaning of the prophet Isaiah's words:
And on that day Hashem will be one and His name one.
נ נח נחמ נחמן מאומן
When the children of Israel – His name -- are in unity below, then God expresses His unity from above.
God placed His name upon the children of Israel.
The children of Israel have the power to draw down the presence of God into the world.
We do this by working together to fulfill the will of God – His Torah.
The Creation reveals the greatness and wisdom of God, but only His people reveal an expression of
His unknowable essence – His holiness.
"ביום ההוא יהיה אחד ושמו אחד"
"ביום ההוא יהיה אחד ושמו אחד"
Unity
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov says that unity is precious in the eyes of Hashem.
When parts come together to create unity there is completion – which in Hebrew is shalom – peace and wholeness.
Chazal teach that Hashem found no greater vessel for blessing than peace.
Our actions therefore determine the nature of the flow of blessing we receive from above.
This is the meaning of the prophet Isaiah's words:
And on that day Hashem will be one and His name one.
נ נח נחמ נחמן מאומן
When the children of Israel – His name -- are in unity below, then God expresses His unity from above.