Praise and Gratitude in Miracles For תרל”ה 7
הלל והודאה. Hallel and thanksgiving. The Sefat Emet introduces the distinction between two modes of praise: Hallel and thanksgiving. נראה דהלל נתקן על נס הנרות כי בהודאה לא נזכר הנס וגם כי הודאה [...]
The Power of Praise For תרל”ב 3
(ליל ג) עשאום יו”ט בהלל והודאה. “(Night 3) They established them as a festival through Hallel and thanksgiving.” The Sefat Emet teaches that the essence of Chanuka’s sanctity [...]
Jacob’s Prayer and Descendants Vayishlach תרמ”ז 2
Sefat Emet, Genesis, Vayishlach 17:4 בענין תפלת יעקב אע”ה. Concerning the prayer of Jacob, may peace be upon him. The Sefat Emet opens by focusing on the deeper meaning behind Jacob’s [...]
Trust in Divine Protection Vayishlach תרמ”ט 2
Sefat Emet, Genesis, Vayishlach 19:4 בפסוק ואתה אמרת היטב איטיב עמך. In the verse, “And You said: I will surely do good with you.” The Sefat Emet opens by citing God’s promise to Jacob that He [...]