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Rediscovering Emuna: A Journey Through Stories of FaithBook Description Rediscovering Emuna is a tapestry of true-to-life stories, timeless Torah wisdom, and the lived experiences of a people who have survived exile, war, and personal struggle. Through chapters that feel like windows into both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of Jewish life, the book shows how emunah-faith in Hashem-becomes not only a belief but a lifeline. From the quiet power of forgiveness to the courage of soldiers in battle, from the challenges of illness and poverty to the triumph of compassion and humility, each story reflects a different facet of what it means to live with faith. Whether it is the rabbi who teaches patience through an encounter with a thief, the soldier who clutches his Tehillim in the trenches, or the widow who shares her last piece of bread, every account demonstrates how emunah is not abstract-it is practical, demanding, and sustaining. The book is structured as a collection of parables and narratives, each highlighting a specific middah (character trait) or test of faith. Hebrew terms are woven throughout with English explanations, grounding the stories in Torah while making them accessible to all readers. The Table of Contents alone reflects the journey: temptation, honesty, humility, gratitude, compassion, exile, livelihood, danger, war, and ultimately, the enduring power of belief that binds the Jewish people together. But Rediscovering Emuna is more than a storybook. It is a guide for families, students, and seekers who long to bring faith back to their Shabbat tables, classrooms, and personal lives. It invites readers to see in their own struggles a reflection of generations past-and to find in Hashem's presence the same quiet strength that sustained Avraham on Har Hamoria, that held Am Yisrael in the desert, and that still holds every Jew today. Written with warmth, honesty, and deep reverence for Chazal, Rabbi Dovied Zwi van der Velde draws from his own journey and the collective memory of Klal Yisrael. His voice is gentle yet unwavering: he speaks not to lecture, but to encourage; not to overwhelm, but to uplift. Whether you are lighting one more candle, speaking one truer word, or making one softer invitation, this book reminds you that emunah begins with the smallest of steps-and that every step toward Hashem is a step toward peace. For Whom This Book is Written: For parents and children who want to rediscover the beauty of faith together. For those facing hardship, illness, or uncertainty, who seek strength in the words of Tehillim and the stories of our people. For teachers, rabbis, and community leaders who want relatable narratives to inspire hearts. For every Jew-whether in the beis midrash, the workplace, or the battlefield-who longs to feel that Hashem is with them, always. Rediscovering Emuna is not just a sefer to read. It is a companion to walk with you through life's valleys and peaks, reminding you that even in the darkest moments, faith can light the way home.

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Reviews

""Real emunah for real families."" - Rabbi Shlomo Zev Friedman, Community Rav, Lakewood ""Gentle, practical, and profoundly Jewish."" - Rebbetzin Chaya Leah Mandel, Mechaneches, Jerusalem ""From yearning to living-one step at a time."" - Rabbi Moshe Dovid Adler, Outreach Director, Chicago ""A rare sefer: warm, wise, and usable. Rabbi van der Velde replaces pressure with presence and shows families how to walk back to Hashem together."" - Rabbi Shmuel Yonah Roth, Rav, Kehillas Beis Shalom, ""I've waited for a book that speaks to parents of adult children with this much respect. Clear steps, beautiful language, real hope."" - Mrs. Tzivi (Tzivia) Kaplan, Senior Mechaneches & Family Educator, Jerusalem ""If your Shabbos table needs less tension and more love, start here. The scripts alone are worth the price."" - Mr. Yitzchak (Ira) Stein, Father & Business Owner, Teaneck ""This sefer helped us invite our married kids back without fear or guilt. We're lighting one more candle-and talking better."" - Miriam & Yaakov Rubin, Parents of Adult Children, Miami ""As a therapist, I'm grateful for the tone: no ultimatums, no shaming-just dignity, boundaries, and connection."" - Dr. Chana Rina Berger, LCSW, Family Therapist, Baltimore ""Van der Velde's kindness is contagious. His guidance made our home calmer in one week."" - Mrs. Nechama Sarah Bernstein, Grandmother, Monsey ""A lifeline for ba'alei teshuvah parents and FFB families alike. Deeply sensitive to different journeys."" - Rabbi Yehoshua Nachman Adler, Kiruv Professional, Aish UK, London ""Emunah you can practice: micro-steps, gentle phrases, and real-world examples. We needed this."" - Mrs. Avigail Cohen, Kallah Teacher & Mentor, Los Angeles ""Finally-language that heals. The chapter on apology and repair is gold."" - Rabbi Menachem Dovid Guttman, Dayan, Beis Din ""Our community sees too many estrangements. This sefer lowers the temperature and raises the conversation."" ,

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Author Biography - Rabbi Dovied Zwi van der VeldeRabbi Dovied Zwi van der Velde writes for families who want to come back to Hashem together-without lectures, ultimatums, or shame. Dutch-born and now based in Lakewood, New Jersey, he brings an uncommon blend of warmth and practicality to Jewish spiritual life. Raised in Holland and educated in non-Jewish schools, he learned early to carry his Yiddishkeit quietly but firmly. With few formal shiurim available, he became a self-directed learner-studying in focused bursts (what today we'd call ADD) and finishing school early by mastering how to ride the road he was given. That journey forged his voice: gentle, real, and relentlessly usable.A husband, father, and grandfather, Rabbi van der Velde wears many hats and one heart: rabbi and lifelong learner, licensed realtor and insurance broker, life coach, and community builder. He leads Home Safe Home Inc., a hands-on chesed initiative that helps people experiencing homelessness find safety and dignity; supports ""special people"" (individuals with special needs) and their families; and develops programs where weekday life meets kedushah. He is the designer and author of The Special People Book and is actively working to launch two human-centered projects: Special People Village and Alzheimer's Village.His new book, Rediscovering Emuna: Coming Home to Hashem-Finding Our Way Back to Serving Him Wholeheartedly, in This World, speaks directly to parents and adult children who want to reconnect-to each other and to Avodat Hashem. Drawing on Chazal, clear step-by-step practices, and stories that honor every soul's dignity, the sefer shows how to rebuild trust, invite without insisting, and bring emunah into work, family, and the Shabbos table. Each chapter offers ""do-today"" actions and gentle phrases that make change feel possible right now.What sets Rabbi van der Velde apart is not theory but results: homes a little softer, tables a little warmer, conversations that heal more than they win. If you're ready to move from yearning to living-lighting one more candle, saying one truer word, making one kinder invitation-this book is your next step, and this author is your steady guide.

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