Blessings do not create anything new within the natural world
(Vayikra 25:21)
Hashem runs the world by three methods. The first is via teva — the laws of nature. The second is through neis — open miracles like those we saw during Yetzias Mitzrayim. This method supersedes nature and is used only for Klal Yisrael as a whole or for holy people such as prophets.
The third way combines both nature and miracles — the middah of brachah, blessing. (Chofetz Chaim, Sefer Sheim Olam)
“L
et’s go as far away as we can.”
“The Hermon?” The question hung there.
For years my husband and I talked about driving up to the northernmost part of the country to see snow-covered Har Hermon.
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