Shekinah"My dictionary says Shekinah is: ‘the manifestation of the presence of God; or Divine Presence.' ** Would you agree with this definition?" "Yes," he agreed, "basically, Shekinah is the manifestation in the physical world of the Divine Presence. "If I were to come into your place of worship, would I see a physical object? Is Shekinah a physical object?" "There were times when Shekinah was physically present in the world," the Rabbi spoke thoughtfully. "When the temple was in existence. And, today, when people get together and study the Torah, Shekinah is present. Shekinah can be brought about when the temple is here or when ten or more Jews get together and study the Torah. Or, when people are together in a holy act. When people fulfill a mitzvah, Shekinah can be present." |
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