Torah

The Gemara in Berachos (60b) teaches that a person should accustom himself to constantly repeat verbally: “Kol mah d’avid Rachmana l’tav avid” — “Everything that Hashem does, He does for the good.” This Gemara is carried forward to the Shulchan Aruch and is a halachah.

Bitachon—true trust and reliance exclusively upon Hashem—is a way of living that transforms every aspect of a person’s existence. As introduced previously, the benefits of Bitachon are numerous and astounding both in this world and the next. It brings peace of mind, serenity, happiness, healthier relationships, and a deep sense of connection to Hashem. These are the very outcomes people spend their lives pursuing. Bitachon offers a direct path toward them.

(Sources: Sifsei Chaim, Rav Schwab)

The concluding phrases of the first berachah of Shemoneh Esrei continue to deepen our understanding of Hashem’s relationship with both humanity and Klal Yisrael.

We are delighted to announce the start of a new series of Weekly Tefillah Focus segments. Rabbi Rubin will continue to present his Shemoneh Esrei segments as well, after an extended break. We will announce when he will resume, BE”H.

In our last segment, we summarized the core principles of bitachon. A concise numbered review, which can be used daily to reinforce and internalize these foundations, is as follows:

The first berachah of Shemoneh Esrei continues with specific praises of Hashem.