13) Many Paths Lead To G-d, But...

Jacob said; “This is the house of G-d and this is the Gate to Heaven”.[1]

The Kotzker explains; “We can experience G-dliness in every place. 

The only question is which gate are we entering through? 

If one enters through Sha’ar HaShamayim (the gate to Heaven), the G-dly perception is direct.  However, should one enter through a different gate, one encounters a degree of confusion.”[2]

The significance and uniqueness of this teaching should not be lost, in that here the Kotzker acknowledges the existence of other pathways to G-d, although they may be fraught with some degree of distortion.

While there are many paths leading to G-d, it’s best is to remain within Sha’ar HaShamayim.

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[1] Ber. 28, 17

[2] Amud HaEmet p. 27 par. 2