Divine providence in Judaism

Divine providence (Hebrew: השגחה פרטית Hashgochoh Protis or Hashgaha Peratit, lit. divine supervision of the individual) is discussed throughout rabbinic literature, by the classical Jewish philosophers, and by the tradition of Jewish mysticism.

The discussion brings into consideration the Jewish understanding of nature, and its reciprocal, the miraculous. This analysis thus underpins much of Orthodox Judaism's world view, particularly as regards questions of interaction with the natural world, and the consequence to ones choices as well as personal efforts (Hishtadlus/Hishtadlut in Hebrew).[1]

  1. ^ Pam Belluck (November 1, 2002). "For Orthodox Jews, an Experiment in Farming and Faith". The New York Times. Retrieved October 23, 2002. We believe in divine providence, but that's no substitute for skills.