Let us begin by acknowledging the depth of your pain. Such feelings are no small matter. They strike at the core of our being and test the very fabric of our humanity. Rabbi Ginsburgh has said that “God resides not in a perfect heart, but in a broken heart.” It is precisely in this place of brokenness that the greatest opportunity for spiritual ascent resides. The broken heart is a paradox: it is the very state of being "broken" that allows for spiritual repair and transformation. The cracks in the heart are the openings through which God’s presence enters.

In monotheism, and especially Kabbalah, we are taught that everything in our world- even the harshest trials- is governed by the Divine Will. All the pain we experience is ultimately for our rectification. This may not make sense from your current sense of self- but it begins to make more sense when we remember that we are an eternal spirit, alien to this physical world.

When faced with betrayal, our initial reaction is to focus outward, to look at the actions of others and their failings. Yet the opportunity should be seized to turn inward and examine what this moment awakens within us.

The world, as we see it, is but a mirror of the self. When others act against you, it reveals not their truth alone, but an aspect of your own work in correction. This is not to say you are at fault for their actions, but that their actions are instruments, placed before you to help you refine your connection to the Creator.

When people you trusted amplify antisemitism, side with an enemy, or refuse to hear your experience, it cuts extremely deep. The trust is broken in a very serious way. It can be unbelievable as well, when people you thought would have your back suddenly turn on you. This pain comes because you long for unity, for truth, for the revelation of the Divine Light in the world. The betrayal you feel is a distortion of that holy longing, which is your soul's desire to bind with others in love and understanding.

We have before us the incredibly difficult work of transcending these feelings.

If I were to write a spiritual prescription for this ailment…

1. Remember the Unity of the Creator: Every person, every action, even those that cause pain, comes from the same Source. The actions of others are but agents in the Creator's hands, designed to lead you closer to It, and also yourself. This perspective does not excuse wrongdoing but allows you to rise above the personal and see the universal.

2. Elevate the Desire: Transform your pain into art… or prayer. Direct your disappointment and sorrow into an artifact that could help someone else. Turn it into a cry for connection—not with those who have wronged you, but with Source, who orchestrates all things. Say, “Ribbono Shel Olam (Master of the Universe), let this pain not distance me, but bring me closer to You.”

3. Practice Forgiveness: If you can, forgive. Sometimes you can’t (or it’s extremely difficult), but if you can… Forgiveness does not mean condoning harm but releasing yourself from the burden of resentment. Forgive not for their sake, but for your own soul's liberation. In doing so, you align yourself with the Creator’s attribute of mercy.

4. Refocus on Your Mission: The pain you feel for your people and the rejection of your work is evidence of your deep connection to your purpose. Let the disappointment become fuel for your mission. Continue to tell your story, amplify your wisdom, and serve as a vessel for Light in the darkness.

The Creator’s Hidden Hand

Finally, know this: the more elevated the soul, the greater the trials it must endure. Your suffering is a sign of your closeness to a higher purpose. Don’t let the actions of others deter you. Instead, see them as steps in the path of spiritual ascent.

Rise above the human perspective and cleave to the eternal truth: “There is none else besides Him” (Deut. 4:35). Even in the darkest betrayal, the Creator is present, guiding you toward a revelation of love and unity that will encompass all.

With blessings for strength and peace, Razi.