No matter how many times we review the core meaning of emuna it is always worthwhile to review. The Chazon Ish ztk’l describes emuna in his book “Emuna u’Bitachon” as a feeling ingrained deep into one’s heart which can be compared to other human emotions.
Emuna is the soul’s ‘reaction’, her emotional expression towards her perception of Hashem Yitborach in her life. Essentially emuna is an emotion that needs to be aroused and fill the heart. When the heart acknowledges and ‘feels’ Hashem’s presence, the soul is infused with holiness. ‘Genuine’ emuna is one that is felt in the depths of one’s heart.
Indeed emuna is acquired through learning and intellectual knowledge however that is part one of acquiring emuna. The second half is the avodah of instilling it deep into one’s heart.
Emuna is an emotional belief that Hashem guides every minute detail in life. It is a heartfelt knowing; a reassurance that leaves our heart warm and secure. The stirring may come as a result of experiencing anguish which awakens emuna and causes one to yearn for Hashem’s closeness. Our reliance on His compassion and warm embrace can clearly be appreciated when we fall on tough times.
Today’s daily dose of emuna is dedicated to the complete healing of Naomi Miriam bas Roysa Shpetla. May Hashem send her refuat hanefesh v’refuat haguf among all of Klal Yisrael in need of yeshuot v’nechamot, Amen.
The Jewish soul was ‘carved out’ from the kisei hakavod; a dwelling filled with holiness. The soul descends into this world and experiences yearning and difficulties since its only true desire is to return on high. Her only comfort is found in the words of the Torah; they summon the warm loving memories of closeness she felt in the upper realms.
The letters of the word simcha שמחה when switched around read חמשה – the five books of the Torah Kedosha. Our soul experiences endless happiness and is given ‘weaponry’ to fight her way through the battles of life every time we study Torah. Torah is the vital elixir of life; it offers guidance through every challenge and words of wisdom to every question.
If we take the first letters of the following words in Hebrew: bones עצמות, flesh בשר, and blood דם we spell the word servant עבד. Mankind is born to be enslaved – the question is to whom and what. In order to remain loyal to our One and Only true master, Hashem Yitborach, it is imperative to ask Hashem to ‘remind’ us b’rachamim who we are here to serve and help us not get confused along the way.
Positive thinking – we’ve heard it before. Intellectually we understand that happiness holds all blessing. Yet how can we replace negative thinking patterns to positive messages?
Chazal teach the moment a negative thought ‘pops’ into mind we should see the words ‘Shiviti Hashem l’negdi tamid’. Negativity is removed when we see Hashem’s Holy Name Y-K-V-K in front of us; whether in our minds’ eye or physically. The quicker we ‘see’ Hashem in front of us the more rapidly the negative thought is removed.
Hashem gifted us with the unique ability to control the way we respond. Although we have ‘natural tendencies’ and ‘innate qualities’ and are often drawn to feeling melancholy, our task is to change our thinking patterns. Since we are inherently connected one to another by nefesh the way we think has a profound cosmic effect on the entire world. Our thoughts create energy cords that ripple through the spiritual realms and largely impact our physical world.
Dovid HaMelech writes in Tehillim (43:5), “Ma Tishtochechy nafshi umah tehemy alaiy (Why are you downcast, my soul, and why do you stir within me?)” Our soul was created to be happy and content in this world. Place Hashem ‘in front’ of you and change way you think and respond.
The worrier annuls the mitzvah of emuna and bitachon. The mitzvah of emuna and bitachon is written in the verse Parshat Shoftim, “Tamim te’hyeh im Hashem Elokecha (Be complete and trusting in Hashem)” – live your life in simple wholeness with Hashem.
A person that worries cannot enjoy living. In fact worrying causes many illness and ailments among them sadness which eventually may lead to despair. Chazal teach the importance of safeguarding ourselves from worry and explain that bitachon alleviates pain and suffering.
Rav Lugasi shilit’a further expounds on this idea and mentions a number of illnesses that are ‘born’ as a result of worry, among others:
Rheumatism
Minor skin illnesses
Arthritis
Diabetes
Migraines
Asthma
Various eye complications
The Lubavitcher Rebbe ztk’l once said to a chronic worrier, “Look back to where you were ten years ago and look where you have reached today, and tell me: Is there a reason to worry?”
Genuine bitachon is reflected in a person who does not allow worry to consume them. We do the best we can to help ourselves but know that the outcome is in Hashem’s hands and ultimately for our very best.
A persons biological make up can change in the blink of an eye. New cells form as other die; every seven years man’s cellular system is created anew. This comes to teach the importance of trusting in renewal; no matter how far we have strayed teshuva is our road back.
In fact teshuva was created before the world was formed. In the words of the RamBam HaKadosh ztk’l in Hilchot Teshuva 87 “Teshuvah serves to draw near to Hashem those who have become distant. Prior to his repentance, the sinful person had been considered despicable before Hashem. And now, when he repents, he is beloved, precious, near to Hashem, a friend.”
The concept of renewal in Torah is vital to Jewish life. We get caught up in everyday problems and forget who we are and why we are here. Believing in the idea that today is not tomorrow and tomorrow is not yesterday drives us to continue forward and feel empowered by what can be and not get stuck in what was.
The mentality of Eisav aka the modern Western world highlights only the ‘top winner’, the richest and most famous. What happened to second place, third place and a good fighting team spirit? Mankind is on the road to perfection – not perfect. What makes humans tick are our strengths and weakness; ups and downs.
We are born with potential which gives each of us a fighting chance to be the best we can be. We invest ourselves and beseech Rachamei Shamayim; Hashem then showers His bracha on all our endeavors.
Reb Yisrael Salanter ztk’l says when it comes to communal work, a person should not expect or even want to win — he just has to try! Putting forth the effort is the only thing that truly matters – the intensity and sincerity of the effort invested.
The meaning of Chazal’s words: “A person thought to do a mitzvah and didn’t do it — it’s considered as if he did it” – If Hashem commands you to do something and you wanted and tried to do so, to Him, your service is perfect. Let us not get frustrated with our ‘failed’ efforts and thoughts that we seemingly ‘fell’. Hashem wants our continued efforts without giving up. At the end that’s all that counts.
What is halacha? Undoubtedly it is more than a list of guidelines. Halacha brings balance and creates a flow to life. By adhering to the halachot of Torah our personalities are trained to desire ethical conduct; human nature is disciplined and emotions willingly embrace moral action. Our soul is naturally drawn to moral behavior; however the body is coarse and does not willingly sing to the souls tune.
The body should enjoy life and feel satisfied yet in a refined manner. Today’s educational system has fallen short of teaching halacha in a way that feeds mind, body and soul to work together in harmony. The ‘inner purpose’ of mitzvot and benefit of tefillah and Torah study is so that our nefesh develops and illuminates G-dliness in the world.
With no doubt halachot were given as a means of conformity yet there is much more depth to them which unfortunately is not emphasized enough. Hashem chose to reveal Himself to us through halachot; we embrace Hashem’s presence by keeping to a life of Torah and mitzvot. Knowing the halachot is vital; however knowing how we personally and the world collectively benefits from them are of no less importance to learn and should be part of our daily curriculum studies.
R’ Chaim Malinowitz Shlit’a, Rav of Beis Tefillah in RBS-A has looked into the energy work R’ Orit practices and stated there is no issur involved and no avodah zara and mutar to practice this type of energy therapy.
“Orit Esther has proven to be a huge asset for me. Where other doctors failed to completely diagnose, she went to the core of the problem, and dealt with it in a fascinating, and non-intrusive fashion. Highly professional, and uniquely gifted, Orit Esther has many years of experience helping folks like me around the world, and she was able to call upon that experience in order to help me. She effectively rid me of my addiction to smoking, and relieved my pain without the use of common drugs, etc. Besides the medical side, she has also proven to be an inspirational person, and a good friend too. I highly recommend her.” (Anonymous LM)
Hi Ladies
I just wanted to share my experience- I’ve had a few sessions of energy therapy with Orit and it’s been wonderful. She has given me clarity, direction and a sense of peace. She has been a healing shaliach. If any of you were considering a session with her I highly highly recommend it! It’s been fascinating and enlightening
Thank you Orit!
“… I wanted to let you know that you speaking to me for 40 minutes was more helpful than a year of therapy I’ve been going to, at least that’s what it feels like. It’s such a relief to have a Torah perspective on all this. I’m not saying therapy hasn’t been helpful but there’s just too much talk and analyzing and not enough getting to the root of the situation and I feel that you are really helping me get there. Thanks again.” SF from Israel
I am someone has done one on one sessions for quite a long time over the course of a few years for myself and for different family members. I would just like to say that Orit Esther has been a wonderful shaliach who has brought much positive change and incredible outcomes to the situations I brought to her. Her intuitiveness is so keen, her knowledge so sharp, and most of all, her advice spot on. I am thrilled with the results time and again, and highly recommend her Emuna Energy sessions to anyone and everyone who feels they are stuck in/with a situation physically or emotionally…you can PM me for more details if you’d like to inquire further. DW from Woodmere, NY
Hi Orit,
I just wanted to give you an update
My son was with us throughout the entire holiday even though he wasn’t planning on it, but because the feelings were so positive and pleasant he decided to stay. We really came to appreciate one another and to communicate openly and lovingly with lots of past out of the way. Truly amazing! We said good bye last night with tears of joy and blessings.
And I am so appreciative of your help in shifting a lot of unpleasant feelings between us as well as help with having him heal from a lot of baggage with Yiddish-kite. He can really appreciate the good that he experiences now and not have to throw the “baby out with the bathwater”. B”H a million times, it is definitely a step in the right direction.
I have faith in him for the first time in years. I bless you that you should have so much siyata d’shmaya in your work with others and increasing emuna in the world. With warmth and sincerity, SC from Yerushalayim
Orit Esther has been a true shaliach who has helped make a massive shift in a direction of true healing in my life. A few months ago I was stuck and feeling so hopeless about my health, and in a relatively short amount of time, a lot of change happened. Orit Esther did energy healing on me and I strongly believe she helped release a koach of true refuah that gave me the strength to take some simple yet life changing steps in my life that have helped me heal from many years of depression. I never thought I’d be one of those “miracle stories” but here I am. Feel free to contact me for any more questions.
Hi Orit,
I just wanted to let you know it’s been about 2-3 weeks I’m really feeling a difference in myself B’H and it feels great!For the first time in about 2 years I feel like I’m myself again…I have the energy to do the things I used to enjoy doing in addition to just feeling better and more happy with myself. It took about a month after the sessions, but I really feel the shift. Thank you!
RN , Beverly Hills, CA
… You cleared my energy lines. I feel a clear flow of energy from beneath my feet to above my head. There is a clarity that our work together gave me in knowing who I am. Truly a gift….
After suffering with chronic pain from multiple medical problems, it got to the point where I felt completely helpless, like I would never get better. After Orit Esther did the first treatment, I immediately felt a difference. I had less pain! And after the 2nd treatment, I felt like a new person. I had energy and felt like I was walking on air! I was light as a feather, as if a huge weight that was weighing down on me had been lifted. Orit gave me insight into the emotions that were impacting on me, adversely affecting my health. Now, for the first time, I have direction and feel that I have the ability to reclaim my life, with hope that I will feel better. Thank you Orit Esther!
Orit has transformed my life physically and spiritually and psychologically. I’m able to handle my life with patience and calmness. I have more energy and I am more productive. Orit also played a major role in helping my son find his Zivug. She does everything with care and kindness. Thank you Orit! KB from NJ
Emuna energy therapy has worked amazingly well for me and my family. It boggles my mind every time I think about where we were a yr ago compared to where we are now. The physical as well as the spiritual changes are drastic and life altering. Yes, there is homework, yes having support from another person while going through the process is important, yes it’s a commitment, but Holy moly it’s really really worth it!! Thank you Hashem for picking a qualified, sensitive, compassionate, loving, strong woman to be our personal shaliach. May everyone she comes in contact with, benefit from this holy gift as much or even more than we have! R.N. from Woodmere, NY
I just wanted to share a testimony of my experience working with Rebbetzin Esther. Her sessions have been extremely helpful to myself and my family, and i am very very grateful that Hashem led me to her. All that hitbodedut I’ve been doing is paying off! I see a tremendous improvement in my husband. I am starting to notice changes in my children- with confidence and well being. Reb Orit is always a click away and she responds quickly and efficiently. As a health and wellness practitioner myself I am impressed with her level of knowledge and understanding. I ask her questions at nauseum and she never turns me away. She has gone above and beyond my expectations…and that is very hard to do. When she start s teaching classes on her methods, I’m first in line!
It was a true joy having the experience of Rebbetzin Orit as my therapist. I have created such a great bond with her where she made me feel safe and she has tremendously helped me onto a better path in life. She even checks up on you throughout the week to see how you are feeling. I without a doubt recommend her to everyone that is in need of help ~ R. from Queens
Personally my family has benefited greatly from seeing R’ Orit. Through her powerful energy work and color therapy she was able to strengthen my entire family in many different areas. Such as bed wetting, coping better, getting rid of anger, improving self esteem, removing fears, negativity, and jealousy. While providing major energy boosts, and providing very very quick results. I highly highly recommend her ~ F. from RBS-A
Shalom, Baruch HaShem, my husband had started smiling..wow, it is unbelievable. I thought I would never see him smile, he controls his anger and he seems much more calmer. It’s a real miracle. Thank you, Thank you, may Hashem continue giving you the zchus to share your talent.
B’H I feel a huge shift. Kind of like a detachment from all the negativity I felt from my friendship. My friend actually called me yesterday- the first time in weeks – with complaints and ridiculous accusations and I just let it roll off… You helped my hugely. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ~ L. from Toronto
I am so grateful to have benefited from a healing session with R’ Orit. I feel like a great weight has been lifted and I now have more clarity and energy and strength and feel healing happening B’H! R’ Orit is B’H a emesdik shaliach. I highly recommend a consultation and am so grateful for her involvement, koach, help and results I see and feel.
Thanks so much. *** mentioned last night that her ex told her that there was something different about her 🙂 She wasn’t getting angry at him like before. Thank you for everything ~ M. from Toronto
… But for starters *** is doing fabulously!! Has called 3 times to just say how good he is feeling!!!(which is unusual for him! He’s not so great with being in touch & certainly not to just tell me he’s feeling good!!!!) ~ N. from Lakewood
“Torah therapy with Orit is a blessing from heaven brought down to Earth. I reccommend it for anyone seeking a better, more meaningful life.” L C
Good morning Orit! After listening to your voice note it took me some time to ingest all that has been said … after years of building brick after brick in my heart I can finally say that you broke that wall!!! … So yes I admit that you are definitely right about … As I was listening to your voice messages I had a feeling of warm energy going through my entire body. .. It’s truly a turn around and may these feeling s of closeness stay with me. .. ZC from NY
Hi Rebbetzin Orit. I just wanted to thank you tremendously for helping change my life. I remeber we started our energy sessions some time this time last year and im thinking about how so much had changed and my life and thoughts are so much more positive than they use to be a year ago. If it wasnt for you I would probably still be in a negative and depressive state of mind. Thank you so much for helping me!!! Oct 30, 2017
My testimonial: to know what Emet is it’s Orit and her therapy. Everything she has mentioned and anticipated has been right on! The honest truth is, one did not get all these energy deficiencies in one day and you have to be patient. For my relative it took a few sessions to kick in but when I first saw that small change it was like moshiach is here!! Sometimes things are deeper than speaking with therapist and such, consciously you may think everything is on point but there is so much beneath it. And that is where Orit helped us the most! We talked out all our problems and understand them but the underlying layers needed to be cleared and balanced for us to live the most optimal life! Hashem should bless Orit and I can’t wait to see the continued success between her and my family! Thank you hashem!
“Harofeh l’shvurei lev, u’michabesh l’atzvotam (He Who is the Healer to the brokenhearted will also bind up their wounds”) Tehillim 147:3.
The Ba’al Shem Tov HaKadosh ztk”l teaches that tefilla eventually leads to an elevation of spirit. Tefilla should begin with a lev neeshbar (a broken heart); not a voice of despair but from a voice of hope. A broken heart is in need of mending and dependent on Hashem for fixing.
Tefilla should give us hope as written in Yirmiyahu 14:8; “Mikveh Yisrael Moshiyo be’et Tzara… (O’Mikveh Yisrael, the redeemer thereof in time of difficulties…).” The passuk should be read as m’kaveh (hope Yisrael for you will be redeemed in your time of difficulties).A broken heart anticipates redemption knowing it was, is and will be good. Hashem attends to our wounds of sadness; He showers us with love and care. Let our tefillot be the avenue through which we strengthen our emuna and await for the yeshuot, Amen.
Today’s daily dose of emuna is dedicated to the refuah shleimah of Faiga Miriam bas Devora who is undergoing hand surgery today. May Hashem send a complete healing b’mheira among all of Klal Yisrael who are in need of yeshuot v’nechamot, Amen.
The solutions to our problems usuallycome ‘out of nowhere’; most often without our intervention. It comes to teach that we control very little of life’s outcome. Rebbe Akiva ztk’l was known to say: “Kol de’avid Rachmana l’tav avid (All that Hashem does is for the best). Difficult events work themselves out at their own pace and are in sync with Hashem’s master plan. Our challenge is to take hold of our emuna and trust that it is good and will reveal its good in due time.
We cannot judge a single occurrence and stamp it as being ‘bad’ until the entire picture is clearly laid out before us. An analogy to this – think of a tailor who receives beautiful silk to sew a royal gown. The tailor must first draw the appropriate lines over the material to outline the necessary cuts. From an outsider perspective we might want to scream ‘stop’ and question how he dare ‘ruin’ the expensive material. Yet the wise one understands this is a necessary step in creating a splendid garment that will far outweigh the beauty of a roll of material.
Hashem is ‘sewing’ beautiful garments for each of us – tailor made for our ultimate good.
