Dear Kehilá:
We are living through difficult times in world history. Terrorist attacks in London, threats in Italy and France, accidents in Pakistan, and (sadly) a long list of tragic events that we experience and remember every day.
This raises the question: Where is God? Many deduce from this that God simply isn't there. That would explain the chaotic nature of events and the profound injustice that affects us so deeply.
The truth is that such a question can only arise from the assumption that God exists, and therefore, will the judge of all the earth not do justice? Part of the Jewish nature is to have the certainty of God's existence, which springs from the depths of their soul. The question arises from the incomprehension of what is happening before our eyes.
Sin embargo, nuestra perspectiva de la realidad es muy limitada dentro del plan cósmico de la Creación. Es como una persona, carente de información, que ingresa a un quirófano en medio de una operación muy compleja. Observará un grupo de gente vestido con ropas especiales, que en sus manos cargan instrumentos de «destrucción» – cuchillos, pinzas, etc. – y cortan y pinchan a un hombre indefenso, dormido y acostado frente a ellos. Quien entiende lo que ocurre, concluirá rápidamente que los médicos no sólo no están mortificando al paciente sino que, muy humanitariamente, están tratando de salvarle la vida.
We cannot understand the reason for the events we experience, but we can be sure that the mere question of "Where is God?" reveals the natural faith in His presence and involvement in the world.