Category Archives: Emuna

“At times of success, a person’s basic test in life is whether he will haughtily attribute that success to his own efforts and abilities, or whether he will attribute it to Hashem.  Times of failure are likewise:  Will he blame … Continue reading →

“The one who has faith and trust in Hashem is the one who knows wholeheartedly that everything is conducted by Hashem’s hand and, consequently, everything is for his very best at every moment.  He knows that he is in the … Continue reading →

“The common conception of how it works is faulty.  Some see a career as making a living.  A career doesn’t make anything.  What you receive is generated above, in a spiritual realm.  Your “business” is to set up a channel to … Continue reading →

Everything is for the best – this level of emuna is not some spiritual plateau that few can obtain.  The Code of Jewish Law (Shulchan Oruch, Orach Chaim 230:5) requires each of us to believe that everything Hashem does is … Continue reading →

“That there are matters we don’t understand is obvious — how could the finite intellect of an inherently subjective mortal being, imprisoned within the confines of time and space, be expected to fathom the infinite wisdom of the Creator?  The … Continue reading →

“Only Hashem knows the optimum, tailor-made path in life that is perfect for each individual.  Sometimes we see the purpose of our suffering, and other times we don’t.  When we don’t understand why we suffer, life’s ups and downs can … Continue reading →

“I merited living a long life because I never questioned Hashem’s actions.  When one questions Hashem, he is brought up to Heaven and shown that in fact everything is perfect and just.  Since I have never complained, there has been … Continue reading →

“Belief cannot be commanded” ~ Samuel David Luzzatto