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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:
(Sources: Sifsei Chaim, Rav Hirsch)
Melech Ozer U’Moshia U’Magein
As we continue through the first brachah of Shemoneh Esrei, we encounter a phrase that encapsulates the many ways in which Hashem relates to and sustains His people:
(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.
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A suspect was arrested after flying a swastika flag during New York University’s graduation ceremony. The incident occurred amid commencement events at Yankee Stadium, where the individual displayed the Nazi symbol in a provocative act captured on video by attendees.
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.
(Sources: Rav Schwab)
Melech Ozer U’Moshia U’Magein:
Explanation 2
The previous article explained the Sifsei Chaim’s approach to the phrase “Melech ozer u’moshia u’magein.” This article will share Rav Schwab’s approach:
