Category Archives: Emuna

“…anyone or anything that influences our lives – for better or for worse – is merely Hashem’s messenger and an agent of Divine will.” “For example, someone that forgets to let emuna precede intellect might blame his or her feet … Continue reading →

“In truth, there are two possible channels by which to receive your livelihood, according to the perspective you take in life: You could decide to become just another element of nature, chasing after your bread in the chaos, running the … Continue reading →

“Hashem alone assembles the multitude of ‘puzzle pieces’ – the people, events, and influencing factors in our lives – to create a certain situation in our lives or in the world around us.” ~ The Garden of Emuna

R’ Aaron Rakeffet quoted R’ Yisrael Salanter as saying that one needs Bitachon as if there is no Hishtadlus, and at the same time needs to do Hishtadlut as if there is no Bitachon. Thank you Yoni for providing this … Continue reading →

“…whoever trusts in what is other than G-d, G-d removes His providence from him and leaves him in the hands of whatever he trusted in.” ~ Chovos Halevovos (Duties of the Heart

“The entire sequence of incomprehensible events that led to the brothers standing before Yosef in Egypt, became instantly rationalized the moment he said ‘I am Yosef.’  Similarly, in the future, when the nations of the world will hear the immortal … Continue reading →

“Anytime something happens that upsets us, we should let emuna precede intellect.  Emuna must be our initial thought!  Before the brain and intellect begin blaming our troubles on ‘natural’ forces and phenomena, on others, or on ourselves, our emuna tells … Continue reading →

“The doctor has been licensed from Above to heal, not to make predictions.  Ignore the predictions and think only good thoughts.”   ~ Bringing Heaven Down to Earth by Tzvi Freeman

“The very first of the thirteen tenets of our faith (see Maimonides….) states: I believe with complete emuna that the Creator, blessed be His name, is the Creator and Ruler of all the creations, and He alone did, does, and … Continue reading →

“Yosef was sold as a slave by his brothers, but his humiliation led him to become a great ruler.  Tamar was rejected, but her rejection led her to become the mother of the dynasty of David Hamelech.  Any time we … Continue reading →