In the month of Tevet, mercy can turn into cruelty. The absence of the Shechina has left us vulnerable to evil forces that can withhold a person's kindness, causing hardships and tests on our anger. During this time, Kabbalists advise us to take it easy while connecting each day with the light of the Creator. Learn how hate evolved into prosecution that ultimately destroyed both temples and what the Zohar says about Hashem's mercy. If you are experiencing hardships, know they are moments for you to rise up and change how you respond to external events.