Nitzavim/Vayeilech

”Hanistarim LaHashem Elokeinu,
VeHaniglot Lanu Ulevaneinu Ad Olam” -
"Hidden things may pertain to God our Lord,
but that which has been revealed
applies to us and our children forever."
- Devarim 29:28

(The crux of what I’m presenting here is based on the Shemen HaTov.
I have embellished and expanded on the idea.)

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Really, mitzvot should only be between G-d and us (for Hashem what we do should be nistarot). Our own needs dictate that we publicize what we do, for the sake of our children as well as others (though, for our sake actions should be niglot). Children especially need to know about the Tzedaka, Torah, and Chesed of their parents because they learn through that example. TO READ WHOLE ARTICLE CLICK HERE

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I will then display anger against them and abandon them.
I will hide my face from them
and they will be their enemies' prey.
Beset by many evils and troubles,
they will say, 'It is because my God is no longer with me
that these evils have befallen us.'
- Devarim 31:17

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The conventional take of G-d hiding his face, which can be traced to Moreh Nevukhim 1:23, 3:51 and to the Ralbag on this verse is that G-d will take away his protection/providence. The lesser known alternative to this is that of the Chizzkuni and Paaneach Razah and Baaley Tosafot (cited by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan); that G-d out of love must look away when we are being punished, as if He can't bear to see it. TO READ WHOLE ARTICLE CLICK HERE