Venue: Cong. Shomrei Torah (Fairlawn, NJ) Cong. Shomrei Torah (Fairlawn, NJ)

Machshava:

Bitachon 

Parsha:

Shoftim 

Collections: Going to War

References: Sotah: 44A  

Description

The Rambam lists "not being afraid during battle" as one of the 613 mitzvos. The Ramban disagrees and the Acharonim defend the Rambam. Rabeinu Yonah understands this mitzvah to extend beyond the battle field. Certainly, we should always trust in Hashem and not be afraid to serve Him.