Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 46 Siyum Celebration
Siyum celebration following the completion of a class on the classic Shaar HaBitachon (Gate of Trust) from Rabenu Bachaye's Chovos HaLevavos.
Jul 20, 2020•38 min
Shaar HaBitachon- SoulWords
Rabbi Shais Taub has delivered Torah lectures and classes to audiences on six continents. He writes a popular weekly column in Ami Magazine and is the author of the bestselling book, G-d of Our Understanding: Jewish Spirituality and Recovery from Addiction as well as several groundbreaking works on Tanya including: the Tanya Map teaching tool, the Soul Maps curriculum, and the audio series Mapping the Tanya. He currently serves as scholar-in-residence at Chabad of the Five Towns in Cedarhurst, NY. His lectures and classes may be found on SoulWords.org.
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Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 45
At the "top of the ladder" of development in bitachon, the 10th level, one becomes disgusted by mundane things for their own sake and not used for the service of G-d. At this level, one actually has pleasure and excitement in his connection with G-d. He enjoys his relationship with G-d more than spiritual people […]
Jul 20, 2020•27 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 44
As we climb the "ladder" of trust, we come to the highest levels of equanimity where we never wish to be in a situation different than the one we are currently in. (Chapter 7)
Jul 20, 2020•28 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 43
We discuss factors that can damage bitachon. Ignorance about G-d, Torah, and how the world works can be detrimental to one's trust in G-d. (Chapter 7)
Jul 20, 2020•26 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 42
Continuing with the seven fundamental flaws of the pledge taker attitude. Don’t set preconditions; start serving G-d the best you can right now. (Chapter 6)
Jul 20, 2020•22 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 41
The "collateral takers" are making a fundamental error in their approach to serving G-d. We discuss seven reasons for their mistake. (Chapter 6)
Jul 20, 2020•24 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 40
One who trusts in G-d does not rely on any person so he doesn’t feel threatened by anyone. G-d is providing the resources, not any human. He worries only about his spiritual connection because that is something he can control. (Chapter 5)
Jul 20, 2020•28 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 39
Continuing with the seven ways in which the one who has bitachon differs from the one who doesn’t have bitachon when earning a livelihood. We discuss people's emotional attachments to their work and how the one who has bitachon will not separate his mundane and religious life. His work is actually a form of worship […]
Jul 20, 2020•21 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 38
How one who has bitachon goes about earning a livelihood in contrast with one who does not have bitachon. (Chapter 5)
Jul 20, 2020•26 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 37
The selfless person will make use of material things to do G-d's will, but never just for personal gratification. In doing so, everything in this life is transformed into a tool for serving G-d. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•30 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 36
More about our belief in reward and punishment. There is a higher level of reward that is disproportionate to our deeds. It therefore requires trust in order to believe that we will receive it. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•26 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 35
Four more reasons why spiritual reward and punishment are not clearly stated in Tanach. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•27 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 34
Three (out of seven) reasons why spiritual reward is not discussed clearly in Tanach. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•25 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 33
The importance of bitachon in spiritual matters that involve other people such as performing acts of kindness. Avoid ulterior motives as well as seeking credit for your deeds. If you do receive honor remember that you were only the tool G-d chose for helping others. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•27 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 32
More about trust as it relates to discharging our spiritual obligations. There’s no rule book on material matters so we have to have trust; but when it comes to morality we know what we should be doing and the rules never change. It is proper to have trust in spiritual matters once you have put […]
Jul 20, 2020•26 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 31
How to have trust in spiritual matters. When it comes to material matters, we need to trust that G-d will take care of things. But with spiritual matters, we need to use the free choice G-d gave us to actually improve our situation. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•23 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 30
We discuss how to deal with our enemies and those who have hurt us. The person was only a messenger but the damage was decreed by G-d. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•31 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 29
More about how trust in G-d factors in our interpersonal relationships. Not relying on people actually allows us to be genuine with them and have a real bond. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•32 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 28
Trust in G-d is essential to healthy interpersonal relationships. Either you’re a stranger, or among people. When you feel like a stranger it’s time to connect with G-d. We’re all strangers. Rabenu Bachaye offers comfort for the lonely and isolated person. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•30 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 27
Some healthy self-talk to meditate on when we’re financially stressed: There’s a right moment for everything, and G-d will provide you your livelihood when it’s time. If you only get what you need right now with no surplus it’s alright.G-d is giving you a livelihood based on what’s perfect for you and your unique needs. […]
Jul 20, 2020•21 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 26
One need not overwork or work unethically to get the money that is coming to him. Neither should one be mnentally preoccupied with making a living. Fear is the product of a toxic meditation. Faith is the antidote. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•32 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 25
People often think that associating with wealthy people will somehow make them wealthy also and that this will bring them honor. But wealth itself isn’t honor; spending it properly is what is honorable. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•25 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 24
There are two levels of sustenance: one's own personal needs, and the needs of those one provides for (family or employees). There are three possible errors one can make when in the position for providing for others. Either he might feel that he must compromise his values to get the money for all those he’s […]
Jul 20, 2020•29 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 23
One can do nothing to increase the amount of wealth that G-d has already allotted for him. Likewise, a healing only works because G-d wants it to. Sometimes a livelihood and healing come from a place other than where one was looking for them. We must pursue natural means in order to conceal the miracle […]
Jul 20, 2020•25 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 22
We continue to discuss appropriate ways of exhibiting trust in G-d. Even if one has trust, he still must act responsibly. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•30 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 21
Just because G-d is running the world, doesn't mean you are allowed to put yourself in danger. One should not engage in risky behavior. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•32 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 20
How to have proper reliance on G-d in one's material as well as spiritual matters. These categories also have many detailed subcategories which will be covered in the following classes. (Chapter 4)
Jul 20, 2020•25 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 19
Continuing the fifth preface, when making a vessel for a livelihood, choose a job that’s suited to you; and when you do it keep in mind that you’re fulfilling G-d's desire for people to work. Don’t become attached to a particular job, thinking it is the source of your livelihood. G-d is the only source […]
Jul 20, 2020•28 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 18
Continuing the fifth preface, sometimes righteous people seem to be working very hard for sustenance and wicked people seem to get everything handed to them. We look into some reasons why the righteous may face difficulties in receiving a livelihood as well as why the wicked may sometimes prosper. (Chapter 3)
Jul 20, 2020•30 min
Shaar HaBitachon: Lesson 17
Continuing the fifth preface, the reason G-d makes there be so many steps in maintaining our needs is in order to test us. One who passes this test will be given his sustenance without work. (Chapter 3)
Jul 20, 2020•25 min
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