Rabbi Moshe Haber Perashat Behar Behukotai -Surrendering Control: The Path of Bitachon and Blessing 5.6.26

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ppb56fe24gt46b8sjw2hk/The-Ladder-of-Letting-Go-5.6.26.png?rlkey=fexpeu8uza6876nklqw5i52me&dl=0Surrendering Control: The Path of Bitachon and BlessingMay 6, 2026This source analyzes the biblical portions of Behar and Bechukotai, focusing on the spiritual connection between the laws of Shmita and the revelation at Mount Sinai. The author explains that by leaving land dormant every seven years, a person acknowledges that God is in total control of material sustenance rather than human effort. This theme of relinquishing control extends to laws regarding fair pricing, interest, and servitude, teaching that nothing truly belongs to the individual. By letting go of these material anxieties, a person clears their mind to toil in Torah and find genuine fulfillment in spiritual pursuits. The text suggests that when a person prioritizes God's ways, the uncontrollable elements of life—such as weather, health, and security—are divinely managed. Ultimately, the goal of these commandments is to foster a life of complete reliance on the Divine, mirroring the total commitment shown by the Jewish people at Sinai.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lo2qbif2w06ew4rdnxf67/The_Architecture_of_Trust.pdf?rlkey=ioeqxrjggqjxqvr5p73t36ze5&dl=0