by a mediary, the determining factor between Chesed and Gevurah, which leans towards Chesed,

by a mediary, the determining factor between Chesed and Gevurah, which leans towards Chesed,

It is well-known that our Sages, of blessed memory, said9 of a person who engages in the study of Torah for its own sake,

It is well-known that our Sages, of blessed memory, said9 of a person who engages in the study of Torah for its own sake,

But as regards terrestrial man, at every “time of finding,” every propitious time for finding G‑d,

But as regards terrestrial man, at every “time of finding,” every propitious time for finding G‑d,

The term “service” (avodah), however, applies only to what a man does with immense exertion, contrary to his soul’s inclination,

The term “service” (avodah), however, applies only to what a man does with immense exertion, contrary to his soul’s inclination,

“How abundant is Your goodness which You have hidden away for those who fear You, [which You have wrought for those who trust in You before man].”

“How abundant is Your goodness which You have hidden away for those who fear You, [which You have wrought for those who trust in You before man].”