As winter gives way to spring, we read in the Torah portion of Ki Tisa about the Sin of the Golden Calf.
Amazingly, in response to one of the most shameful events in Jewish history, we merited one of the greatest revelations. Firstly, once forgiven, the Jews received the second Tablets, which were – in many respects – greater than the first Tablets.
Additionally, G-d revealed the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy – which could always be invoked to attain G-d’s forgiveness.
The English word “forgive” is associated with the notion of granting completely, such as granting pardon in the act of forgiveness.
In the Torah, however, the term forgiveness – as it appears in the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy… Read More »