Hashgacha Pratit

Journal

Charlie Sultan "

by his family

In memory of

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Foreword

This project was inspired by Mr. Charlie Sultan ". After his passing, his son discovered over twenty notebooks of hashgacha pratit stories spanning over two decades. He lived with Hashem, guiding him through his life in all situations. It all started when a friend of his, Mr. Frankel, showed him a letter signed by the leaders of the generation, Rabbi Yaacov Kaminetzky and Rav Moshe Feinstein of blessed memory. It was an open letter to the Jewish people to pay attention to Hashems guiding hand and to record such instances. Mr. Sultan placed the letter at the beginning of one of his diaries with the following words on the side, Try it (writing down these stories), a few words (at a time), as not to make it a strain." These few words give us a glimpse into his realistic approach to serving Hashem. We too can change our lives by writing down our experiences of Hashems divine hand directing our lives. By noticing this we will have a closer and more tangible relationship with Him. On the first page we added a sample filled in by one of Mr. Sultan's sons, describing how he found the diaries. Interestingly, there was a total of exactly 613 pages in Mr. Sultan's notebook, corresponding to the 613 commandments that are strengthened through focusing on Emunah.

Letter from the Gedolim As any thoughtful person will understand, it is very important in these times to implant the belief in the heart of every person that Hashem watches personally over the life of each individual. This is especially critical when educating our youngsters, because this is a pillar which upholds our entire belief system. A good strategy for reinforcing this faith is to keep a notebook chronicling any situation in which a person sees and feels Hashems direct supervision in matters of daily life. One can easily discern that this approach will uproot and negate the sense that things occur at random, or that the forces of Nature dominate our lives, or that it is my fortitude and the power of my hand that accomplish things in life. By strengthening this mitzvah all the other mitzvoth of the 613 will be fortified. Then we will experience the words of the prophet Habbakuk: The righteous man will be vitalized by his faith. Rabbi Yaacov Kaminetzky Rabbi Moshe Feinstein


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A person is obligated to say: The entire world was created for me.
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What does a good houseguest say? [Look] how many errands the host has performed on my behalf, how much meat he has placed before me, how many pastries he has placed before me! All of these efforts were done on my behalf. (Talmud Berachot 58a) So too , we should be good guests in the world and realize all that G-d does is for me !

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Fortunate is the person who never forgets You and the individual who stays loyal to You, for those who seek You will never stumble and those in Your custody will not falter. (Rosh Hashanah liturgy) 12

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Although the wine comes from the host, the thanks go to the waiter. (Talmud Bava Kama 92b) People thank those that benefit them although the source is G-d. 14

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As a result of the great public miracles a person acknowledges the private miracles. These are the foundation of the entire Torah, because a person can have no share in the Torah of Moshe Rabbenu unless he believes that all our matters and events are miraculous, there is no such thing as Nature or automatic operation of the world. This is true both for the community and for the individual. (Nahmanides, Shemot 13:16)

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Rabbi Hanina said: No person stubs his finger in this world unless it has been previously announced Above. (Talmud Hullin 7b) 18

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The One Who said that oil should light can [just as easily] say that vinegar should light.
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[You are instructed] To rely on Hashem with all your heart, and to believe in His personal supervision. The way to accomplish in your heart a sense of Hashems complete unity is to believe of Him that His eyes traverse the entire Earth and He observes all the pathways of each persons life; he checks the heart and examines the impulses. (Orhot Haim by the Rash, Day One #26)

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One who does not believe that I took you out of the Land of Egypt does not really believe that I am Hashem, your L-rd. That [believing the latter without the former] would not be a complete recognition of Hashems unity. Indeed this is what makes the Jewish People outstanding among the nations and this is the foundation of the entire Torah. (Orhot Haim by the Rash, Day One)

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[We praise You] For Your miracles which are with us each day (Daily prayer) 26

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The verse says: [Give praise] To He Who does great wonders all by Himself He alone by Himself knows all the miracles and wonders He performs for us. (Midrash Tehilim Ch. 106) 28

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Every single hair has a separate follicle which Hashem created for it so that one should not take nourishment away from the other. (Midrash Rabba, Vayikra 15:3) So too , every individual has is own source of sustenance provided by G-d. 30

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Ben Azai said: They only give you what is yours; they call you by your name and they sit you in your place. The Omnipresent does not forget (anything or anybody.) (Midrash Rabba, Shir Hashirim 3:11) 32

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No person gets to touch anything that has been set aside for another person, nor can one kingdom touch even a hairs-breadth of what belongs to another kingdom. (ibid.) 34

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The verse says: The wicked man has many pains but the one who relies on Hashem is surrounded by kindness. We derive from this that even the wicked man who relies on Hashem will be surrounded by kindness. (Midrash Yalkut
Shimoni, Tehilim Ch. 32, #719)

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The main purpose of the bestowal of Torah upon the Jewish People is so that they rely on Hashem.
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The most important thing is complete reliance on Hashem and it is a general principle which incorporates all the mitzvoth. (ibid.) 40

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Baseless hatred (sinat hinam) comes from a lack of reliance on Hashem, as do all forms of hatred and jealousy. (Commentary of the Gaon of Vilna) 42

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All violations and sins against the Torah involve covetous behavior; indeed the final commandment You should not covet incorporates all the Commandments and the entire Torah. (Commentary of the Gaon of Vilna)

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One should know that if Hashem does not want to give him something, he cannot acquire it by his own strength or plans or strategies. Therefore one should rely on his Creator to sustain him and he should do what is good in His eyes. (Commentary of Ibn Ezra, Shemot 2:14)

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Rav Yochanan would stand out of respect for Gentile elders, he explained They lived through many difficulties and they saw many miracles and wonders
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The seven conditions of bitachon in Hashem:

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1. Hashem loves us. No human being can love us like Hashem does. 2. Hashem keeps us in mind. Hashem does not forget about us. Hashem is constantly aware of all our needs, desires, and struggles. 3. Hashem carries out what He wants. Hashem can carry out anything that He wants. Nothing can stop Hashem from executing His decree. 4. Hashem knows what is best for our benefit. He does not lack any information. 5. Hashem has a track record. That means even before we are born, Hashem has already done countless acts of great kindness to us. And He is with us throughout our entire life continuing to do such acts. 6. Hashem is the Master of all our deeds, past and present. He has total control. Only Hashem and no one else [can help or harm us]. 7. Hashems kindness over all things is unlimited.

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