As Though God Dwelt Among Them (Talmud 30b)
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בזמן שאדם מכבד את אביו ואת אמו, אמר הקדוש ברוך הוא: מעלה אני עליהם כאילו דרתי ביניהם וכבדוני
— TALMUD, KIDDUSHIN 30B–31A
"When a person honors his father and his mother, the Holy One, blessed be He, says: I consider it as though I dwelt among them and they honored Me."
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Every kind act for your parents is also a gift to God. Do one small, kind thing for them today."
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