Bitachon 87 - The Secret to Lasting Success

We continue in verses from Tehillim (Psalms) in which King David extolls the great heights attained when one employs the attribute of Bitachon (confidence) in Hashem. Among them is the secret to lasting success - by reinforcing one's dependence on Hashem - the true source of all Good - one guarantees a good outcome, as opposed to those who try to squeeze their wants from the world through dishonest means, who ultimately fail and destroy themselves.

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Running time: 23:02

Toldos - Finding Our True Voice

What is the reason for the repetition of the word 'kol' - voice - in the statement of Yitzchak that the voice sounds like Yakov and not Esav? What is the reason for the doubling of the language of Esav's 'hands' and what do we learn from the voice of Yakov being placed next to the hands of Esav? What is the special power of Torah learning and prayer, and why does it 'float up' especially when it is done by children? Why are the angels referred to as 'those who stand?' What is the power of our voice to cause the upper and lower realms to pause?

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Running time: 26:40

Bitachon 86 - It's About Our Relationship

We continue in pesukim from Tehillim (Psalms) where King David inspires us with his Bitachon - which he asked Hashem that it not produce embarrasment by going unanswered. It is this powerful faith that produces a connection to Hashem that does not falter. Even if the odds are stacked against me, I place my trust in Hashem. Hashem is my Shield.

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Chayei Sarah - Invest Again

What is the lesson that the Torah imparts with teaching us that Avraham married Keturah in his later years and had six children with her? Why should one 'spread one's investment' over a number of lucrative possibilities? Why did R' Akiva's earlier students all perish, while his later students, who were much fewer, thrived and filled Israel with Torah? Why does the 'extra investment' seem to produce more results, though it is done without the same focus and concentrated efforts?

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Running time: 24:16

Bitachon 85 - Hashem's Kindness is Forever

We continue in the verses from Tehillim (Psalms) discussing the power of Bitachon and the Kindness of Hashem upon which it rests. The sense of calmness and the answer to our prayers is what Bitachon provides.

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Vayera - Shofar of Moshiach

What is the meaning of the word 'after' that follows the word 'ram' in the verse which refers to the ram that Avraham found and offered as a sacrifice in place of his son Yitzchok? How did Avraham use this ram if it might have belonged to someone? What is the significance of the fact that this ram was created on the sixth day of creation, and how did it live so long until the time of Avraham? What was its special nature which made it appropriate as a replacement for Yitzchok? What is the depth of the teaching that this word 'after' refers to the Jewish people's redemption which will be 'after' all of their sins and the travails of exile? What is the significance of the Shofar which will be 'blown' with the advent of the age of Moshiach?

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Running time: 29:38

Bitachon 84 - Trust Completely in Hashem

We continue discussing pesukim in Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah) and Tehillim, and the powerful words of Yirmiyahu and King David form the backbone of our discussion of the importance of putting our full trust only in Hashem.

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Running time: 21:55

Lech Lecha - Two Halves of a Whole

What is the deeper meaning behind the name change of Sarai to Sarah? What is the concept of the 'Woman of Valor' who is the 'crown of her husband?' In what way was Sarah greater than Avraham? What is meant when the letter 'yud' of the name Sarai splits and half is distributed to Avraham and half to Sarah? Why does the 'yud' fly in front of the Throne of Hashem's glory and complain? Why is it comforted in being told that it will be added and become the first letter of the name of Yehoshua (Joshua)? Why was Sarah originally a 'princess for herself,' and subsequently a 'princess for the world?'

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Bitachon 83 - Bitachon and Redemption

We discuss three verses in Yeshaya (Isaiah), one of which is particularly well known, and another two that are lesser known. All three are themed on the idea of Bitachon and how we can leave the darkness of sin and exile and experience redemption through our Bitachon in Hashem.

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Running time: 19:18