We have just finished a conversation that left a deep imprint on my soul. We had spoken with Rabbi Yoseph Singer, the Pilzno Rav zt”l, (who was living in America). We made sure the house was completely quiet. The phone was set on loudspeaker, and a recorder lay beside it, capturing every precious word.
During the conversation, the Rav shared an idea that felt at once simple and revolutionary. We understood that something important was unfolding.
He explained that within Ikarei Emunah, within Torah, Avodah, and Chesed, there exist three important beliefs—three emunos. These beliefs, a mesorah from the Bal Shem Tov, can profoundly affect and animate the quality of a person’s normative daily life.
The Rav emphasized something striking. These beliefs, which he was about to share, sound simple, maybe even obvious. People may hear them, nod, and move on. For many, the words enter one ear and exit the other, never touching the heart, never reshaping the inner world. Were that to happen, the listener would miss the expansion, elevation, and healing that these beliefs offer.
Reword? Weeks passed. I read what I had written every day—sometimes multiple times a day. At first, it felt challenging. Convincing myself that these beliefs mattered required effort.
Then something shifted. I felt more aware of Hashem throughout the day. I felt more hopeful, lighter, steadier. My inner dialogue softened. My relationship with life changed. Not dramatically—but authentically.
Then the Rav articulated the three beliefs.
The Three Foundational Beliefs
The first belief:
That the Creator created a beautiful and wonderful world, and that the Creator desires for us to experience a beautiful, meaningful, and good life within His world.
The second belief:
That a person must believe in their own goodness, and recognize that they possess the ability and power to shape their life, to choose growth, and to move toward the life they genuinely desire.
The third belief:
That a person must deeply acknowledge the goodness of the Creator, and trust that Hashem wants to support, guide, and assist them in living a fulfilled and meaningful life.
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