It is written, “…and charity like a mighty river” (1Amos, end of ch. 52).

It is written, “…and charity like a mighty river” (1Amos, end of ch. 52).

The letters that spell the [Hebrew] word eitan [each] indicate the future tense.

The letters that spell the [Hebrew] word eitan [each] indicate the future tense.

Since we are speaking here of Supernal Mercy, there must first be a sufficiently vigorous “arousal from below” that will cause it to descend to this lowly world.

Since we are speaking here of Supernal Mercy, there must first be a sufficiently vigorous “arousal from below” that will cause it to descend to this lowly world.

I have heard with foreboding and am deeply grieved, writes the Alter Rebbe

I have heard with foreboding and am deeply grieved, writes the Alter Rebbe

For regarding the love latent in the heart of all Israel by birth and nature, there can be no command at all, for it already exists.

For regarding the love latent in the heart of all Israel by birth and nature, there can be no command at all, for it already exists.