In Parashat Beshalach, Am Yisrael receives the Ma’an—daily sustenance from Heaven that could not be stored, hoarded, or controlled. Each morning required fresh faith. The Ma’an was not only food; it was a discipline. It trained a generation to live one day at a time, to trust that the same Hashem who provided today would provide again tomorrow. In a world obsessed with planning, stockpiling, and securing the future, the Torah introduces a radically different model of parnassah—one built on trust rather than anxiety.

In this morning’s breakfast and a class, we explore the Ma’an as a timeless lesson in bitachon, and how it shapes our relationship to work, worry, and Shabbat. Woven into the discussion is a personal reflection inspired by my father, whose yahrzeit falls this week, and who constantly reminded us not to live burdened by tomorrow’s fears. The Ma’an teaches us that faith is not theoretical—it is lived daily, quietly, and faithfully. Not by knowing what will be, but by trusting Who is taking care of us now.

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If you’d like, I can tighten it further for Apple Podcasts length, or soften it slightly for a broader audience—without diluting the message.