Daily Emunah with Rabbi Yonatan Sebban

Recorded on April 22, 2026 in Shaare Emunah.

Recorded in Shaare Emunah on March 26, 2026.

Recorded on March 5, 2026 at Shaare Emunah.

Why do some people live with calm while others live with constant stress?Is calm a personality trait — or is it a result of Emunah?In this shiur we explore a powerful idea: when a person truly remembers Hashem is running everything, panic begins to fade. Emunah is not just inspiration; it is the foundation of Jewish life, beginning with Anochi Hashem Elokecha.When we forget, we tighten.When we remember, we breathe.We will discuss how allowing ourselves to live in worry can actually create more difficulty, and how strengthening our awareness of Hashem’s presence in every detail brings menuchat hanefesh, clarity, and stability.This is not about ignoring responsibility.It is about knowing Who ultimately carries it.

On Tu B’Shvat we celebrate far more than fruit and trees.This shiur reveals the deep spiritual meaning behind Rosh Hashanah La’Ilanot and why this day is a true Yom Simchah, a day when we do not say Tachanun.Drawing from Chazal, the Gemara, Shulchan Aruch, Ben Ish Chai, Bnei Yissaschar, and the teachings of Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai, the shiur explains:Why Am Yisrael has the minhag to eat fruit on Tu B’ShvatHow trees represent the connection between the lower world and the upper worldWhy ilan (tree) has the gematria of 91, connecting the Names of HashemThe deeper meaning of answering AmenHow a person is compared to a tree: “Ki HaAdam Etz HaSadeh”Why every soul is different—like different types of trees—and why that is not a flaw, but a missionWhat the “rain” truly represents: spiritual inspiration, kedushah, and renewed connection to HashemHow decisions made on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur unfold throughout the yearWhy Tu B’Shvat is the moment when the inner sap begins to rise againThis shiur explains that Tu B’Shvat is not a celebration of nature alone—it is a celebration of our own renewal, when Hashem sends the exact spiritual nourishment each soul needs, at the right time, in the right measure.A powerful message of emunah, bitachon, self-awareness, and growth, reminding us that no drop of spiritual rain is ever wasted.May we all merit an abundance of rain of kedushah, renewed excitement in Avodat Hashem, and blessings in both the spiritual and physical realms.Amen, ken yehi ratzon.

Recorded on January 8, 2026 in Shaare Emunah.

We all want to feel close to Hashem. We want clarity, direction, and a sense that our lives are moving the right way. But closeness to Hashem doesn’t come from complexity — it comes from learning how to let Hashem lead.In this daily shiur, we explore what it means to stop forcing life and start following Hashem’s guidance, like a sheep following its shepherd. When a person allows Hashem to guide their steps, life becomes clearer, calmer, and more aligned.Drawing from the words of the Navi Chavakuk, who taught that in our times there is one central path to true life and connection, this shiur explains: • Why trying to control everything pushes us further away • How letting Hashem lead creates the deepest possible closeness • Why guidance, not struggle, is the avodah of our generation • How connection to Hashem grows when we stop fighting the pathThis shiur is not about adding pressure or demands.It’s about trusting the direction Hashem is already taking you.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step — this shiur will help you reconnect, refocus, and move forward with Hashem leading the way.

Shovavim is not about fixing one area of life — it’s about who you are connected to.In this shiur, we explore the deeper meaning of Shovavim and Tikkun HaYesod, not as a single struggle, but as the work of bringing your entire life back into alignment with Hashem.When a person is only 20% connected to Hashem, the other 80% is automatically connected elsewhere — to distractions, desires, habits, emotions, and external forces that begin to control them. Shovavim is the time to reverse that imbalance.Using the classic mashal of the rider and the donkey, the shiur explains:Why the body is meant to serve the soul — not rule itWhy Tikkun HaYesod is really about strengthening all the middot at onceHow Yesod is the middah that connects everything togetherWhy Shovavim is about connection, not just restraintHow reclaiming inner control restores flow, clarity, and spiritual strengthThis shiur reframes Shovavim as the opportunity to unclog what’s blocking your relationship with Hashem, rebuild genuine connection, and move from being pulled by life to living with intention and closeness.The goal is not perfection.The goal is more connection.If you’ve ever felt like your physical life is running you instead of the other way around — this shiur will help you understand what Shovavim is really about and how to start moving closer.

What if the things you see as “punishments” in your life are actually expressions of Hashem’s deepest love?In this powerful emunah shiur, Rabbi Yonatan Sebban reveals a transformative way of understanding life’s challenges. When a person truly recognizes how much Hashem loves them, they begin to see that nothing is meant to harm them. Even moments that feel painful, disappointing, or difficult are not punishments at all — they are protection, guidance, and often saving us from something far worse.In this shiur, Rabbi Yonatan Sebban explains:- Why Hashem never acts out of anger, only out of love- How challenges are often protecting us from unseen danger- Why a person living with real emunah would actually dance when something “bad” happens- How recognizing Hashem’s love changes the way we experience hardship- What it means to live with the belief that everything in your life is for the goodWhen you truly internalize that Hashem is always doing what is best for you, fear turns into trust, pain turns into clarity, and frustration turns into joy.This shiur is for anyone struggling to understand why difficult things happen, and for anyone who wants to strengthen their emunah, deepen their relationship with Hashem, and learn how to live with joy even in challenging times.

Recorded on January 1, 2026 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on January 5, 2026 in Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on January 2, 2026 at Shaare Emunah.

We spend our lives chasing returns — time, money, effort, success. But what if the most profitable investment in life isn’t financial at all?In this shiur, we explore the concept of Ameilut B’Torah — the lifelong commitment to learning Torah — and why Chazal teach that every single second of Torah learning is a mitzvah, with immeasurable spiritual value.The shiur breaks down: • How each moment of Torah learning generates countless mitzvot • Why Torah learning is not just one mitzvah, but the purpose of life itself • How small, consistent learning creates massive eternal returns • Why no other investment — time, money, or effort — can compareThis shiur reframes Torah learning not as an obligation, but as the greatest opportunity a person has, every single day.If you’ve ever underestimated what one minute of learning is worth — this shiur will change how you see time forever.

Recorded on December 30, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on December 29, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on December 25, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on December 23, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on December 21, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on December 11, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

In this powerful Emunah shiur, we explore one of the deepest lessons in Parshat Vayeishev: Hishtadlut is an illusion — Hashem’s Gezeirah always happens.Yaakov Avinu sent Yosef as a shaliach mitzvah for the holiest reason, the brothers made their own choices, the merchants made theirs… and yet every human action aligned perfectly with Hashem’s plan.No effort could stop it. No effort could change it.This class reveals:✨ Why Hashem commands us to do Hishtadlut — yet tells us not to rely on it✨ How all your efforts are just a test to see where your heart is✨ The difference between “working hard” and “thinking you’re in control”✨ Why success has nothing to do with your business expansion, hustle, or strategy✨ How to live with calm, certainty, and Emunah every single dayBottom line:You do the effort because Hashem said to do it —but the result was written long before you moved a finger.Your Hishtadlut does not create your Parnasa… Hashem does.🔹 Learn how to release anxiety🔹 Learn how to stop thinking success depends on you🔹 Learn to trust Hashem’s perfect plan — every time, in every situationThis shiur will strengthen your Emunah, quiet your mind, and change the way you approach every challenge in life.

Recorded on December 10, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on December 4, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

This shiur is dedicated L'iluy Nishmat Chaim Shmuel Meir ben Abba HaLevi z"l.Recorded on December 4, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

In this powerful Daily Emunah shiur, we uncover the deep connection between simcha and emunah. Why is a lack of joy often a warning sign of weakened trust in Hashem? Why does fear reveal what we are truly relying on?We explore how real simcha is not based on circumstances, wealth, or success — but on living with complete emunah. When fear creeps in, it’s a signal to strengthen our trust. When simcha is strong, it’s proof that emunah is alive.A transformative message for anyone seeking true inner peace, spiritual clarity, and lasting happiness.Recorded on December 3, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on December 2, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on November 27, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on December 1, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on November 27, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on November 26, 2025 in Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on November 24, 2025 in Shaare Emunah

Recorded on November 21, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on November 20, 2025 in Shaare Emunah.

Shiur recorded on November 19, 2025 in Shaare Emunah.

Recorded on November 18, 2025 in Shaare Emunah.

Shiur given on November 17, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

This is the weekly Parsha shiur from Rabbi Yonatan Sebban, posted as a bonus episode in the Daily Emunah podcast.

Shiur given on November 13, 2025 at Shaare Emunah.

Shiur given in Shaare Emunah on November 12, 2025

Shiur took place on November 11, 2025 at Shaare EmunahIn this Daily Emunah shiur, we explore one of the deepest truths in our avodat Hashem: The highest level of trust is the trust of an orphan — someone who knows he has no one in the world except Hashem.

In this powerful Emunah shiur, Rabbi Yonatan Sebban teaches that every nisayon a person faces is perfectly tailored by HaKadosh Baruch Hu. If a challenge comes your way, it means you can handle it. Hashem never sends a test that is beyond a person’s kochot. This shiur offers real chizuk to approach life’s difficulties with confidence, purpose, and Emunah.