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May 14, 2006
Day 32 of counting the Omer
Rabbi Simon Jacobson's meditation for this day of the Omer: (More on counting the omer here.)
Netzach of Hod: Endurance in Humility. Examine the strength and endurance of your humility. Does my humility withstand challenges? Am I firm in my positions or do I waffle in the name of humility? Humility and modesty should not cause one to feel weak and insecure. Netzach of Hod underscores the fact that true humility does not make you into a "doormat" for others to step on; on the contrary, humility gives you enduring strength. Is my humility perceived as weakness? Does that cause others to take advantage of me?Exercise for the day: Demonstrate the strength of your humility by initiating or actively participating in a good cause.
Judith | 05/14/06 at 11:54 PM | Categories: - Chagim
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Yehudit, I am sure some time in your life you have seen the tree of sefirot, where netzach and hod are below tiferet on the left and right. Rabbi Moshe Cordovero in Tomer Devorah writes that since one strengthens tiferet by Torah study, netzach is Torah study of the left (Written Law) and hod is Torah study of the right(Oral Law). In general use, "hod" means "glory". It is probably a specifically Chasidic interpretation to say it is humility.
4jkb4ia | May 15, 2006 05:54 PM
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