Bitachon Podcasts

We explore a Midrash that explains the first pesukim of chapter 27 that we have been learning for the last few weeks, and it does so in the context of the days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur which have a special relationship to Bitachon and trust in a good judgment. CLICK HERE for the…

We continue studying the final passuk in Tehillim ch 27 which speaks of strengthening our confidence in Hashem, and we discover that when we try our best to strengthen our Bitachon, Hashem responds by strengthening us in return. CLICK HERE to listen to the audio Running time: 22:03

We explore the last passuk of L’Dovid Hashem Ori which speaks of how we are to ‘hope to Hashem, strengthen our hearts, and hope to Hashem.’ In understanding this we speak about a few points – among them: that prayer and Bitachon go hand in hand, as the prayer reinforces my belief that all my…

We continue our study in Tehillim chapter 27 passuk 3 – the very chapter we are reading now during Elul – L’dovid Hashem Ori. Dovid Hamelech refers to ‘this’ that he trusts in, despite the enemy encampments that surround him. ‘This’ refers to the Torah, to the light and guidance of Hashem, and His promise…

We study together ch. 26 passuk 1 which speaks of Dovid Hamelech’s conviction of his straightness and confidence in Hashem. We study a few angles of this, but one of them is the importance of having Bitachon in Hashem specifically as regards our relationship with Hashem, and making sure we focus this powerful tool on…

We study together the pesukim at the end of chapter 25 in Tehillim (Psalms) which speak of Dovid Hamelech’s prayer, which strengthens his Bitachon. We also speak of another tool he uses – going simply in the straight path of Hashem. CLICK HERE to listen to the audio Running time: 24:08

We continue with chapter 25 verse 3, the next verse, where Dovid Hamelech (King David) asks Hashem to not only support his own Bitachon, but also that He should respond to the hope of anyone who trusts in Him. We discuss the contrast between Bitachon-confidence versus Kivui-hope. We also talk about the difference between the…

We continue with Tehillim ch. 23 verse 6, which speaks of Good and Kindness that pursue me forever. This indicates the desire to be able to live a spiritual life with connection to Hashem’s Torah and opportunities to do kindness to others. According to the Chofetz Chaim, it also represents our desire that the challenges…

We continue with Tehillim ch. 23 verse 5, which speaks of the ‘set table’ that Hashem places before us and across from our enemies, and the oil upon our heads and the overflowing cup. All of these represent the abundance Hashem wishes to bestow upon us when we follow his Torah. CLICK HERE to listen…