20 pages
Articles in this printout
26 articles- Guarding Ones Thoughts is Akin to Keeping All 613 MitzvosExplore how Yaakov Avinu fulfilled all 613 mitzvos in Lavan's house by guarding his thoughts from Torah in the presence of idols, as explained by the Baal Shem
- Rasha I Do Not Fear YouA story of Rav Shlomo Leib of Tutchin's unwavering faith during WWI, illustrating why a person who fears Hashem should never fear any human being.
- Humility Comes From Good DeedsThe Kretchnifer Rebbe and Rav Mordchele of Nadovrna explain how Yaakov Avinu attained humility through kindness and why humility brings one closer to Hashem.
- Prayers Accepted in the Merit of TzedakahThe Chida explains how Yaakov's humility and acts of tzedakah made him worthy of having his prayers accepted by Hashem, based on the Midrash Socher Tov.
- Goodness Hidden Amidst The BadExplore the Kedushas Levi's perspective on how divine suffering is a hidden form of kindness, comparable to a surgeon's healing incision.
- Accepting Suffering With LoveRav Yechezkel of Kuzmir explains how accepting suffering with emunah and gratitude leads to greater divine kindness, while complaining brings further hardship.
- Revealing The GoodnessRav Moshe Leib of Sasov explains Yaakov's prayer for revealed goodness, asking that Hashem's blessings be clearly visible rather than hidden within suffering.
- Revealed ChasadimRav Boruch of Mezhibuzh explains the prayer for revealed kindness, asking Hashem to help us perceive the goodness in all His actions through our own understandi
- Hashem Purifies Us In Our TimesThe Kretchnifer Rebbe and Baal Shem Tov explain how Hashem uses kindness and chesed to inspire repentance in our generation, rather than harsh purification test
- Singing Helps Tefillos be AcceptedLearn how singing praises and thanking Hashem for everything opens the gates of kindness and helps ensure that our tefillos are accepted by the Almighty.
- Yeshuos Through SongDiscover how praising Hashem through song and gratitude, as taught by the Bais Aharon of Karlin and Dovid Hamelech, can bring about personal salvation and yeshu
- Thanking Hashem Leads to Additional MiraclesThe Chida explains that praising and thanking Hashem for current miracles ensures a person will receive additional blessings and salvations in the future.
- A Seudas Mitzvah to Praise HashemExplore the halachic status of a seudas mitzvah and how meals established to praise Hashem or publicize miracles attain this special religious significance.
- Mizmor LSodahRav Boruch of Mezhibozh explains why we thank Hashem for future kindnesses, expressing his deep desire to always be able to offer proper gratitude.
- A Believer Will be Given What He RequestsExplore the Ibn Ezra's insight on Tehillim 81:11, explaining how true belief in Hashem's redemption from Egypt empowers one to receive whatever they request.
- Hashem Helps Us Praise HimThe Siddur HaShlah explains that when we make the effort to praise Hashem, He provides the words and Divine assistance needed to glorify Him properly.
- Tefillah Can Alter NatureRav Moshe Soloveitchik explains how emunah in Hashem as the Creator of Heaven and earth allows tefillah to transcend nature and bring about miraculous salvation
- The Sar Shel Eisav Wont Help a JewRav Yechzekel of Kuzmir explains how to distinguish between the angel of Esav and Malach Gavriel based on their willingness to help a Jew in need.
- One Who Does Chesed is Considered to be Learning TorahRav Chaim of Volozhin explains why closing one's Gemara to perform acts of chesed is considered as if one were learning Torah the entire time.
- Tefillos With Kavannah Are AcceptedAn exploration of how praying slowly and with concentration, as hinted in the Torah and Tehillim, ensures that one's tefillos are accepted by Hashem.
- Hashem Does Not Need Your AdviceA lesson on bitachon and trusting Hashem without offering advice or limiting His salvation to our own human understanding and cleverness.
- Bitachon Above SeichalRav Yisroel Salanter explains that true bitachon goes beyond human logic and one should not limit Hashem's power by suggesting how salvation should arrive.
- A Lack of BitachonThe Malbim explains how a lack of bitachon leads to instability, while true trust in Hashem allows a person to commit to a single path and rely on His salvation
- Sukkah Represents BitachonExplore how Yaakov Avinu's journey to Sukkos teaches the essence of Bitachon and its connection to prayer and divine protection.
- With the Power of Bitachon, One is Able to DavenRav Menachem Mendel of Rimanov explains how bitachon, symbolized by Sukkos, is the key to having one's prayers accepted and connecting with Hashem.
- Sponsor a Food Package for Widows and OrphansSponsor a food package for widows and orphans—bring joy to families in need and unlock blessings for your own life. Join us in this mitzvah today!
More from The Way of Emunah
View all printouts
