In this introduction to his new series on “The Kabbalah of Forgiveness”, Dr. Henry Abramson provides a background for the book “Tomer Devorah”. Written by the Ramak, a well-known and prolific kabbalist, this work takes a uniquely mystical approach to the study of ethical development, known as Mussar. This series will focus on the first chapter of the book, which is centered around the Divine attributes of mercy and is recommended to be studied in the days leading up to the High Holidays.