Maghen Abraham - Thoughts From Mayer Sasson

"… Do this thing which G-d has commanded and the Glory of G-d will show itself unto you." (9,6)

In which direction?

Rabbi Moshe Elyakim of Kozhnitz related: Rabbi Zusha of Anipoli once came to a crossroads and did not know in which direction to turn. He looked to see in which direction the Holy Name of G-d was hovering in front of his eyes and then continued in that direction.

The Rabbi of Kozhnitz said – So should a person do. When a desire arises in his heart to do something and he is in doubt whether it is a mitzvah or, G-d forbid, a sin that is colored over by the Evil Inclination to look like a mitzvah – the person should check if G-d's Glory – similar to G-d's Name – is hovering above his deed or not. He should also think whether the results of his action will cause greater Glory of G-d or, G-d forbid, the opposite.

SHABBAT SHALOM!!!

Mayer Sasson