Welcome back to the Living the Dream Newsletter!

This week’s parsha, Beshalach, is all about Emuna—trusting Hashem fully, even when the path ahead seems uncertain. Again and again, Bnei Yisrael face challenges, panic, and then experience Hashem’s salvation. The lesson? Fear is an illusion. Bitachon is the key.

I’ve also been working on guides for unshakable bitachon and daily gratitude, which I’ll be sharing soon on social media so stay tuned!

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Wishing you a week of fearless Emuna and Bitachon!

Amir

Fearless Faith: The Key to Living the Dream

What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn't Fail?

Close your eyes. Imagine waking up tomorrow with absolute certainty that nothing could stop you. No fear. No doubt. Just pure confidence that Hashem has your back.

Would you finally start that passion project? Share your voice with the world? Make Aliyah? Or would you still hesitate—trapped by fear?

Most people live in that hesitation. Stuck. Afraid to take the leap. But what if I told you that fear is a lie? What if the only thing holding you back is your lack of trust in Hashem?

The Whisper I Tried to Ignore

I know this struggle because I lived it.

For years, a voice inside me whispered: Teach. Inspire. Share Torah. But I silenced it. I had a business. I had responsibilities. I told myself, Now isn’t the right time.

But Hashem had other plans. The whispers grew louder. Friends, family—even people I barely knew—kept telling me, You should be doing this! And still, I pushed it away.

Why? Fear.

Fear of failure. Fear for my livelihood. Fear of stepping into the unknown. I told Hashem, I need to make parnasa. I can’t just switch directions!

And then, through a lot of work on Emuna and Bitachon, it hit me: Parnasa is just an illusion. Hashem decides exactly how much we receive.

Our job is just to do the hishtadlut (effort), but ultimately, it’s not our work that brings the income—it’s Hashem.

I’ll never forget the moment when I finally admitted this to myself. I was overwhelmed with self-doubt, feeling torn between the business that I knew and worked hard to build and the unknown path Hashem was calling me to take.

But something incredible happened—the more I leaned into bitachon, the more it felt right.

The Mun: Hashem’s Boldest Emuna Test

This week’s parsha, Beshalach, delivers a powerful lesson about parnasa: it’s all a test.

Hashem sustained Bnei Yisrael with mun—miraculous food straight from heaven. No matter how much they gathered, each person ended up with the same amount.

If they tried to store extra, it rotted—except on Erev Shabbat, when a double portion miraculously stayed fresh.

The message is clear: Hashem provides exactly what we need. Parnasa isn’t logical; it’s a direct test of our bitachon.

Hashem wanted them to trust that just as He provided today, He would provide tomorrow. Our job isn’t to hoard, stress, or scheme—it’s to trust.

But do we?

Most of us live under the illusion of control, believing our success comes from effort, connections, or hard work. But Hashem is the One who decides.

Always.

When we truly internalize that, fear disappears.

Just like Hashem provided for Bnei Yisrael daily, He provides for us too. Yet, we still hesitate. Why? Because fear distorts our vision.

Fear Is a Lie. Trust Is Freedom.

If you knew you couldn’t fail, what would you do differently?

If you truly believed Hashem was in control, you wouldn’t be afraid to follow your dreams. You wouldn’t hesitate to change careers, move forward in life, or share your gifts with the world. But fear keeps us stuck.

So what’s stopping you?

Fear of:

• Parnasa: What if I don’t make enough money?

• Judgment: What will people think of me?

• Failure: What if I try and it doesn’t work out?

Fear is an illusion. Bitachon is reality.

Bnei Yisrael faced the same fear at the Yam Suf (Red Sea). With the Egyptian army closing in, they cried out to Hashem.

But instead of standing still, Nachshon ben Aminadav took action—he walked straight into the water. Only when he was fully submerged did the sea split.

That’s bitachon—taking the step before seeing the safety net. Moving forward even when the outcome isn’t clear. When we trust Hashem completely, He makes the impossible happen.

The Danger of Doubt: Amalek’s Sneaky Attack

At the end of the parsha, right after Bnei Yisrael questioned, "Is Hashem really with us?"—boom! Amalek attacked. The moment we doubt Hashem, negativity seeps in.

The antidote? Emuna.

During the battle, Moshe raised his hands in faith. When his hands were up, Bnei Yisrael won. When they dropped, they lost.

But Moshe couldn’t hold them up alone—Aharon and Chur had to support him.

That’s our job. We must build each other up in faith. Surround ourselves with believers. Talk about Hashem’s goodness.

Make emuna the air we breathe.

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Emuna Right Now

1. Act Before You Feel Ready. Trust first. Walk into the water, and Hashem will split your sea.

2. Speak Emuna Into Existence. David Hamelech says in Tehillim, He’emanti ki adaber—faith grows when spoken. Talk about Hashem’s miracles.

3. Surround Yourself With Believers. Find people who lift you up, not drag you down.

4. See Every Test as a Gift. Hashem sends challenges to strengthen your trust, not break you.

5. Practice Gratitude. The more you recognize Hashem’s blessings, the stronger your faith becomes.

It’s Time to Take the Leap

Hashem is guiding you. That dream inside you? It’s His voice whispering: Go for it.

You have a choice. Will you let fear keep you small? Or will you step forward with bitachon and live the life Hashem designed for you?

Jump. Hashem will catch you.

📝 Growth Activity: Emuna Reflection Exercise

Hashem has always been taking care of you. Sometimes we forget, but if we look back, we can see His hand clearly.

Exercise:

1. Write down three times in your life when you were worried about something, but it worked out in the end.

   • Example: A financial struggle, a stressful move, a difficult decision.

   • How did Hashem take care of you?

2. Think about your current fears.

   • What are you worried about right now?

   • If Hashem took care of you before, do you believe He will take care of you again?

3. End with a short affirmation:

   • "Hashem is guiding me, and I trust that everything is happening for my best."

   • Repeat this affirmation whenever fear creeps in.

🌟 Weekly Challenge: Taking a Fearless Step Forward

This week, I challenge you to identify one fear that is holding you back and take a small action toward overcoming it.

Steps:

1. Identify the Fear: What is something you’ve been wanting to do but keep pushing off because of fear?

   • Example: Starting a new project, speaking up about something important, making a life change.

2. Shift Your Perspective: Ask yourself, What if I truly believed that Hashem was guiding me and I couldn’t fail?

3. Take One Small Step: What is one tiny action you can take this week despite the fear?

   • Example: If you fear starting something new, take the first baby step—write down your idea, make a small commitment, or tell someone about it.

4. Reflect: At the end of the week, look back and see what changed when you acted with emuna. Was it as scary as you thought? Did you see Hashem guiding you in any way?

Hashem is guiding you. That dream inside you? That desire to grow, to push past fear, to step into something bigger? It’s His whisper telling you to go for it.

Fear keeps us stuck. Bitachon sets us free.

This week, challenge yourself: Take one step forward. It doesn’t have to be big—just a small action that shows you trust Hashem’s plan for you. When you move with Emuna, Hashem clears the path.

I’d love to hear how this week’s challenge goes for you! Hit reply and let me know what step you’re taking. And if this newsletter inspired you, please share it with someone who needs it.

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Wishing you a week of courage, clarity, and unstoppable Emuna!

Shabbat Shalom!

Amir