“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

  1. The Way of G-d by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto
  2. The Path of the Just by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto
  3. Ascending the Path (commentary on the Path of the Just) by R. Yaakov Hillel
  4. Building A Sanctuary In the Heart (Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh, first two volumes are in English)
  5. Getting to Know Yourself (Da'ah et Atzmecha, sequel to Bilvavi series)
  6. Transforming Darkness into Light by R. Yitzchak Ginsburg
  7. Nefesh Shimshon: Shabbos Kodesh by R. Shimshon Dovid Pincus
  8. Gates of Emunah/"Shaarei HaEmunah" by R. Shimshon Dovid Pincus
  9. To Live A Joyous Life by R. David Aaron
  10. The Secret Life of G-d by R. David Aaron
  11. Connection: Emotional and Spiritual Growth Through Experiencing G-d's Presence by R. Efim Svirsky
  12. In All Your Ways: A guide to Avodat Hashem by R. Yaakov Meir Shechter
  13. The Six Constant Mitzvot by R. Yitzchak Berkowitz
  14. 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!