Q&A: Bringers of Mercy
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Bringers of Mercy
Question
Rabbi, hello,
what is the Rabbi’s view regarding the passages in the Selichot that address entities other than the Holy One, blessed be He (“Bringers of mercy,” “Holy Torah, please plead on my behalf”)?
Answer
There is no problem with this at all. They are asking for help in turning to the Holy One, blessed be He. All the more so since it is only metaphorical (like Rabbi Elazar ben Dordaya in Avodah Zarah 17).