Faith

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1. Lack of Confidence, Lack of Faith

   Rabbi Yair Kahn

   The previous parasha tracked the spiritual deterioration of the nation when they embark on the desert journey. The Sin of the Spies presents a new low, damaging the very foundations of the Camp of Israel. A close reading reveals that the Sin of the Spies contains two very different aspects: a lack of belief in God, and a lack of maturity required to enter and inherit the Promised Land.

2. Mizmor 5

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Mizmor 5 is a “Morning” Mizmor – a time of hope, expectation and confidence. Evening, in contrast is a time of fear and uncertainty.

3. Mizmor 40

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   The first section of Mizmor 40, in which the poet addresses God in third person, is a 'Hymn of Gratitude'. In the second section, the poet addresses God directly with a request for help. In contrast to Mizmor 27, the poet makes his request with a sense of confidence that his prayers will be answered.

4. Mizmor 125

   Shir HaMa'alot (Part 4)

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Mizmor 125 declares that those who have faith in God will be protected and will not falter. Jerusalem sits surrounded by mountains protecting it from her enemies; her inhabitants are worthy of the divine shelter.
   
    

5. Mizmor 27

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

   Mizmor 27 relates the constant struggle between absolute faith in God and uncertainty due to enemies leaving the poet with a "single" multifaceted request: to bestow upon him the glory of God, in all aspects of his life, to certify that his enemies will no longer detract from his uncompromising faith in his savior.

6. Tests of Faith

   Rabbi Alex Israel

   Hizkiyahu's prayer in the face of a prophecy from Yishayahu of his impending death and the reversal of this prophecy to extend his life and his reign for 15 more years makes Hizkiyahu a paragon of faith. Conversely his dealings with Berodakh Baladan, King of Babylon, are criticized harshly by Yishyahu. Divrei Hayamim paints a picture of arrogance and pride as leading to Hizkiyahu's illness and perhaps the censure he received for his dealings with the Babylonian King. Melakhim seems to be critical of putting faith in other nations and forming alliances as a rejection of faith in God. 

   These two stories lead to a broader discussion within Hizkiyahu's character and in general of proactiveness versus faith in God. The Sages criticize Hizkiyahu for chanelling the waters of Gihon into the city and for utilizing the Book of Remedies as expressing a lack of faith. Are these criticisms justified?

7. The Inconsistent Nature of Man

   Rabbi Avi Baumol

8. The Duality of Man's Stance before God

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

9. The Letter Lamed and Akeidat Yitzhak

   Dr. Avigail Rock

10. Devarim: What Does It Mean To Have Faith?

    Rabbi David Fohrman |

    In this week's parsha, Moses accuses the nation of Israel of not having faith. What? The people know firsthand about all the miracles God has done for them, how could they not have faith? Drawing on the Maharal, Rabbi Fohrman gives us a novel approach to faith, and challenges us to rise to this level of intimacy with God and with each other.

     

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11. Tehillim 90-92: A Journey of Emunah

    Leah Herzog

    תאריך פרסום: 2023 | | 59 minutes

    These three chapters of Tehillim, ascribed to Moshe, describe the glory and power of Hashem juxtaposed with our limited understanding. They illuminate Hashem’s omnipotence and infinitude all the while teaching us how to approach Him and rely on Him. Through textual analysis and interpretation, we can deepen our understanding of these important chapters and what it means to have faith, even (or specifically) in the darkest and hardest of times.