Question: Rashi’s issue is that Moshe was afraid and yet didn’t escape.The Rebbe’s question is why does Rashi bring both Pshatutim, Pshat and Midrash. The Pshat must have some merit also. Page 1-2.

Bitachon and Emuna are not philosophies but levels of connection. The difference is whether one views Hashem as doing only overt good. Question: Why would one have trust, perhaps he had forfeited it with his sin? Page 2-3.

Questioning the optimism of Bitachon, isn’t humility a virtue? Suggested answer: perhaps Bitachon means not to worry, because even bad comes from Hashem. Page 3,

1) Continuation from last class: perhaps Bitachon is simply not worrying, but not that all that will happen will be overtly good. 2) The rejection of this idea. The Rebbe (quotes the Chovas HaLivavos and) proves that Bitachon MUST mean that one believes that all in his life will be overtly good. Page 3-4.

Introduction to final answer: Story (and commentary on) “Tracht gut vet zein gut”. Page 4.

“Tracht gut” creates the “vet zein gut”. Page 4-5.

Cont. The Bitachon is a Keli for the miracle. Page 5.

Conclusion. Answer to the questions about Moshe’s (and Yaakov’s) fear. The fear removed the space in which the miracle could have occurred. [Commentary: by such Tzadikim this isn’t weakness but a choice]. Page 5-6.

After thought: stories about Faith and Trust.

Introduction to the Sicha about silent prayer (or: praying in silence) which Chana introduced. There will be three opinions and ideas about this.