רבי זקס

Question 1

מחשבה טובה — הקב”ה מצרפה אמעשה

Answer 1

When a human being has a good intention, God joins in helping it become a deed,” meaning – He gives us the strength, if not now, then eventually, to turn it into achievement.

Question 2

לא עליך המלאכה לגמור – ולא אתה בין חורין להיבטל ממנה

Answer 2

It is not for you to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.

Question 3

הרצון הוא הגשר מ’’יהי’’ ל’’ ַויהי’’

Answer 3

Will is the bridge from “Let there be” to “and there was.”