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''' | '''Emunah''' - '''Faith''' is knowledge that penetrates a person internally and remains unmoved. The power of faith exists within every Jew in [[Etzem HaNeshama (The Essence of the Soul)|the essence of their soul]], and can be revealed in various ways. | ||
Faith in Hashem is the foundation of all Torah, and has two main parts: | Faith in Hashem is the foundation of all [[Torah]], and has two main parts: | ||
# Faith in Hashem's existence - "I am Hashem your G-d who took you out of Egypt" | # Faith in Hashem's existence - "I am Hashem your G-d who took you out of Egypt" | ||
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== Among Other Nations == | == Among Other Nations == | ||
While [[Nations of the World|non-Jews]] can achieve some belief in G-dliness, [[Toras HaChassidus|Chassidus]] explains their faith is limited to G-dliness clothed in worlds. Only Jews have faith in G-dliness beyond worlds. | While [[Nations of the World|non-Jews]] can achieve some belief in G-dliness, [[Toras HaChassidus|Chassidus]] explains their faith is limited to G-dliness clothed in worlds. Only Jews have faith in G-dliness beyond worlds. | ||
== Sources of faith == | |||
In the Kuntres VeAtah Tetzaveh (5752 / 1992) the Rebbe writes how Emunah arises in situations of revelation, danger and brokenness. | |||
* Emunah from revelation: This is the example of the Jewish People at Mount Sinai who witnessed revelation and as a result said "we will do (based on Emunah) and we will hear (based on understanding) | |||
* Emunah from danger: This is the example of the Jewish People during the Purim story who accepted the Torah in the face of danger as the decree did not apply to those who did not | |||
* Emunah from brokenness: This is the example of after the Purim miracle the Jews completed their acceptance of Torah, and their true essence is revealed because of the brokenness of living in Exile | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* The 13 Principles of Faith | * [[The 13 Principles of Faith]] | ||
* The Unity of G-d | * [[The Unity of G-d]] | ||
* Divine Providence | * [[Divine Providence]] | ||
* Trust in G-d - [[Bitachon]] | * Trust in G-d - [[Bitachon]] | ||
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