The Mitzvah to not be Afraid During Battle

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August 11 2021
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Venue: Cong. Shomrei Torah (Fairlawn, NJ) Cong. Shomrei Torah (Fairlawn, NJ)

Machshava:
Bitachon 
Parsha:
Shoftim 

Collections: Going to War

References: Sotah: 44A  

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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.

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