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Learning to Trust, Lesson 7: Sole Reliance

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Learning to Trust, Lesson 7: Sole Reliance

Studying Sha’ar HaBitachon, The Gate of Trust, from the classic text of Chovot Halevavot (Duties of the Heart), which teaches how to live with trust, certainty and tranquility.
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Bachya ben Yosef ibn Paquda (Chovot Halevavot), Bitachon

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Lila February 3, 2025

Wonderful class as per usual! Rabbi Kaplan is amazing.
I have a question regarding his point when he was discussing the Rambam around the 32:30 minute mark, he mentions that living with purpose and Hashem in mind is all about selflessness, not self-expression. I guess I would just like some more clarification on this point. Let's say an individual is on a journey to repair their relationship with themselves, which inevitably includes Hashem. Is focusing on yourself in this way selfish? Is engaging in artistic expression like poetry, art, etc. antithetical to living with this purpose? I suppose I am a bit confused. Thanks so much! Reply

Aleksandr Losev May 8, 2023

For me this class with Rav Kaplan very good Reply

E Brooklyn August 21, 2022

I personally love when you read the Hebrew and then translate it. It's obvious m e of the big reasons why I was drawn to your classes. Reply