Rav Shlomo Katz learns from a letter of Reb Usher (Nisan 5751) about the foundation of our existence: emunah. Together we explore how friendships rooted in emunah help us hold steady in times of torment, how the deepest pain can transform into hidden light (Or HaGanuz), and why believing in Geulah means believing in Am Yisrael.

Topics include:

• Why the tzaddikim began each day with the certainty that Hashem believed in them.
• The difference between asking for emunah and simply wanting to find it.
• How emunah gives freedom that no one can take away.
• What it means to live as “Bnei Emunah” rather than just a “startup nation.”
• Finding strength in the darkness and holding on until it turns to light.

A shiur for Elul and beyond: practical, challenging, and deeply strengthening.

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What if the friendships in your life weren’t random at all, but eternal assignments from Above?

Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David open a fiery letter from Reb Usher Freund zt"l, teaching us that Hashem places us together on life’s narrow tracks for a purpose far beyond coincidence.

With stories from the chuppah of Rav Leo Dee and the struggles we all face between fleeting highs and crushing lows, Rav Shlomo brings out Reb Usher’s radical call: to transform emunah from a noun into a verb—faithing—and to hold each other up so the hand of faith always rises above nature.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain souls appear in your life exactly when they do, or how to turn ordinary friendships into lifelines of eternity, this shiur will help you discover the hidden light within every connection and every breath.

What if the very pain you're desperate to escape is actually your greatest source of strength? Join Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David and explore a groundbreaking insight from Reb Usher Freund: your struggles aren't just hurdles to overcome—they're the very tools Hashem uses to help you grow.

Drawing from powerful personal stories, including the miraculous story of his own grandfather’s survival during WWII, Rav Shlomo helps us internalize the life-changing truth that pain and challenge are not mistakes, but carefully crafted lifelines from Above.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused by life's hardships, this shiur is your invitation to see your trials through new eyes and discover the hidden kindness within your struggles.