Emuna Daily

Sefer Ha’Ikrim writes, “Bitachon in Hashem is greater than all praises that one can say to Hashem.” 

This is because one can say that Hashem can do everything, that He loves us and helps us, but it may be that his heart doesn’t believe what he is saying. 

But, when one has bitachon, that proves he believes in all the above. He believes that Hashem loves him, cares for him, and will help those who rely on Him. 

Bitachon is the greatest praise because he lives and practices what he believes in.

~ R’ Elimelch Biderman shlita

Ruach Hakodesh rests upon a person who has bitachon. He attains a spirit of courage that assures him that Hashem will surely help him.

~ The Chazon Ish zt’l (Emunah u’Bitachon 2:7)

Ruach Hakodesh rests upon a person who has bitachon. He attains a spirit of courage that assures him that Hashem will surely help him.

~ The Chazon Ish zt’l (Emunah u’Bitachon 2:7)

When a Jew visits Jerusalem for the first time, it is not the first time; it is a homecoming.

~ Elie Wiesel (1928-2016)

The goal to strive for is to have a strong emotional pull and spiritual desire to fulfill the will of Hashem. 

However, if you do not yet experience this inner enthusiasm, it is good advice to act as if you were in fact experiencing it in order to generate natural enthusiasm.  

~ The Ramchal (1707-1746)

Anyone who helps a fellow Jew is considered as if he helped G-d Himself.

~ R’ Shimon Bar Yochai in Medresh Tanchuma

One should fear Hashem as a man who loves his wife and who is beloved by her, and who fears to do anything against her lest he lose her love.

The same with the love of Hashem.

One should fear transgressing His mitzvos lest he lose His love.

~ Orchotz Tzadikim

Fortunate is one who is insulted and stays quiet; he will be spared from 100 misfortunes.

~ Sanhedrin 7a

This world was not created in order to afford people the opportunity to serve God in tranquility and repose.

Rather, this world is a place where one is to serve God while overcoming obstacles and impediments in the face of adversity and enmity. 

Thus, “Better one [deed] accomplished in hardship than 100 [deeds] done with ease.” (Avos d R’Nosson 3:6)

~ R’ Chaim Shmulevitz zt”l in Sichos Mussar

Weigh your words on a scale; it should be easier for you to give out your money than to give out your words.

~ Rosh, Orchos Chaim 30