The 13 Attributes of Hashem
You need to implement them in your actions.
Below are practical examples of how to model Hashem’s attributes
Just like a father who would look to help his child before he asks.
So too, Hashem is looking to help us even before we ask Him.
Look to help people even before they ask.
Hashem is deeply sensitive to the pain of someone who is embarrassed.
As the Gemara teaches, “Even when all the gates of Heaven are closed,
the prayers of someone who has been embarrassed can still enter.
Hashem hears that pain personally and steps in Himself to defend them.”
Be sensitive to the pain of someone who gets embarrassed.
For example, If you see someone on social media being made fun of.
Encourage the person who posted it to delete it or stop sharing it.
Hashem showers people with blessings, even when they don’t deserve it.
You ask someone for a favor. They could help, but they say no.
A month later, they ask you for a favor. You may feel they don’t deserve
your help, but you should still help them.
Hashem controls His anger and is patient with us.
Even if a person sinned many times, Hashem has patience for him.
No matter how much your spouse, your kids or your employees test your patience,
don’t raise your voice; but rather be patient with them.
Also, when it’s a pressured time, like on a Friday afternoon,
be patient and stay calm.
Hashem does Chessed by giving generously, even to those who do not keep the mitzvot.
The best place to give of yourself generously is at home.
For example, compromise, be a good listener, and accept your spouse even
when you don’t agree with them. Look for opportunities to give your spouse
and children a specific compliment and do it more often. Be easygoing,
let them vent, express themselves freely, and make them feel safe to speak their mind.
Hashem is kind even to people who don’t keep his Mitzvot,
imagine how much kindness he gives to those who do keep Mitzvot.
If you try to be kind to others, remember to be especially kind to your spouse
and your employees, because they do so much for you.
When you do something good, Hashem will reward your children and grandchildren
for generations to come.
Appreciate the people who helped your grandparents by being there for them in return.
Even if someone sinned intentionally, or, even worse, encouraged others to go
against Hashem, Hashem still forgives him when he does teshuva.
If your child isn’t easy, doesn’t listen, or isn’t doing well in school,
still love and forgive him. Show him that even when he misbehaves or
makes mistakes, your love remains unconditional. And when your spouse keep
making mistakes, forgive them and accept their imperfections.
Hashem doesn’t just forgive; He uproots the sin as if a person never sinned.
If someone hurt you, forgive him completely. Uproot resentment towards him
and wish him success and happiness from the bottom of your heart.
Don’t Just Say Them. Live Them.
The goal is not only to know the 13 Midot,
but to bring them into our everyday actions.
The 13 Attributes of Hashem
You need to implement them in your actions.
Below are practical examples of how to model Hashem’s attributes
Just like a father who would look to help his child before he asks. So too, Hashem is looking to help us even before we ask Him.
Look to help people even before they ask.
Hashem is deeply sensitive to the pain of someone who is embarrassed. As the Gemara teaches, “Even when all the gates of Heaven are closed, the prayers of someone who has been embarrassed can still enter. Hashem hears that pain personally and steps in Himself to defend them.”
Be sensitive to the pain of someone who gets embarrassed. For example, If you see someone on social media being made fun of. Encourage the person who posted it to delete it or stop sharing it.
Hashem showers people with blessings, even when they don’t deserve it.
You ask someone for a favor. They could help, but they say no. A month later, they ask you for a favor. You may feel they don’t deserve your help, but you should still help them.
Hashem controls His anger and is patient with us. Even if a person sinned many times, Hashem has patience for him.
No matter how much your spouse, your kids or your employees test your patience, don’t raise your voice; but rather be patient with them. Also, when it’s a pressured time, like on a Friday afternoon, be patient and stay calm.
Hashem does Chessed by giving generously, even to those who do not keep the mitzvot.
The best place to give of yourself generously is at home. For example, compromise, be a good listener, and accept your spouse even when you don’t agree with them. Look for opportunities to give your spouse and children a specific compliment and do it more often. Be easygoing, let them vent, express themselves freely, and make them feel safe to speak their mind.
Hashem is kind even to people who don’t keep his Mitzvot, imagine how much kindness he gives to those who do keep Mitzvot.
If you try to be kind to others, remember to be especially kind to your spouse and your employees, because they do so much for you.
When you do something good, Hashem will reward your children and grandchildren for generations to come.
Appreciate the people who helped your grandparents by being there for them in return.
Even if someone sinned intentionally, or, even worse, encouraged others to go against Hashem, Hashem still forgives him when he does teshuva.
If your child isn’t easy, doesn’t listen, or isn’t doing well in school, still love and forgive him. Show him that even when he misbehaves or makes mistakes, your love remains unconditional. And when your spouse keep making mistakes, forgive them and accept their imperfections.
Hashem doesn’t just forgive; He uproots the sin as if a person never sinned.
If someone hurt you, forgive him completely. Uproot resentment towards him and wish him success and happiness from the bottom of your heart.
Don't Just Say Them. Live Them.
The goal is not only to know the 13 Midot, but to bring them into our everyday actions.