“Hunting for the Knowledge of G-d”
As my teacher Rabbi Aryeh Nivin always teachus us: “the purpose of life is to hunt for the knowledge
of G-d”. Hopefully this document will help you get started.
Recommended Reading
- The Way of G-d by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto
- The Path of the Just by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto
- Ascending the Path (commentary on the Path of the Just) by R. Yaakov Hillel
- Building A Sanctuary In the Heart (Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh, first two volumes are in English)
- Getting to Know Yourself (Da'ah et Atzmecha, sequel to Bilvavi series)
- Transforming Darkness into Light by R. Yitzchak Ginsburg
- Nefesh Shimshon: Shabbos Kodesh by R. Shimshon Dovid Pincus
- Gates of Emunah/"Shaarei HaEmunah" by R. Shimshon Dovid Pincus
- To Live A Joyous Life by R. David Aaron
- The Secret Life of G-d by R. David Aaron
- Connection: Emotional and Spiritual Growth Through Experiencing G-d's Presence by R. Efim Svirsky
- In All Your Ways: A guide to Avodat Hashem by R. Yaakov Meir Shechter
- The Six Constant Mitzvot by R. Yitzchak Berkowitz
- To Heal the Soul by R. Kalonymus Kalman Shapira
This is in no way exhaustive but certainly should get you started. Building Emunah is a life long process, the key is to start making this avodah your #1 priority!