“Compassion is one of Judaism’s highest values. God is referred to in synagogue services as Ha–rachaman (the compassionate one) and as Av harachamim (Father of compassion).
Since Judaism teaches that human beings, uniquely created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), are to emulate God’s positive attributes, we should also be compassionate.
The Talmud states that Jews are to be rachmanim b’nei rachmanim (compassionate children of compassionate ancestors) and that one who is not compassionate cannot truly be of the seed of Abraham, our father (Bezah 32b).
It also states that Heaven grants compassion to those who are compassionate to others, and withholds it from those who are not (Shabbat 151b).”*
Answer the call to be rachmanim b’nei rachmanim, compassionate children of compassionate ancestors, and have compassion for the people of Gaza.
Recognized the kavod habriyot, the inherent worth and dignity in every person.
Stop the inhumane starvation and end the harm to the people of Gaza.
And stop the killing of journalists who were trying to report the truth.
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*from The Times of Israel, Compassion in the Jewish Tradition, Mar 3, 2022.
