Monthly Archives: June 2011

“The essence of being a parent is to give our children, spiritually and materially.” – R’ Lazer Brody

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“Happiness is a direct line to holiness.”  – R’ Lazer Brody

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“Without emuna, what’s life all about?  If mortals are destined to die, then their entire lives of strain, suffering, effort, and aspirations are rendered meaningless….  Emuna provides a reason for everything on earth.  Emuna is the only effective consolation for … Continue reading

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“King David teaches us to seek Hashem’s guidance, when he pleads (Psalms 25:5), ‘Lead me in Your truth,’ Your truth, and not mine, for only You, Hashem, know what’s best for me.  He also prays (ibid. 73:24), ‘May You guide me … Continue reading

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“[A] person that ignores Hashem’s messages creates a lack of communication with Hashem…. Stubborn people that lack emuna force Hashem to send them all types of obstacles and hindrances – human or otherwise – to prevent them from wasting their … Continue reading

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“Everything that goes on in one’s home is chessed.   People think they are ‘only’ raising children and doing nothing more.  But to nurture children in Torah and Yiras Shamayim – this is chessed!  And Torah!” – R’ Shalom Schwadron … Continue reading

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“On Har Sinai, the Jews were able to actually visualize the words of Hashem.  So, too, a parent must make sure that his child can observe and truly visualize every word he is taught.  Sometimes, actions speak louder than words.” … Continue reading

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“Regarding the troubles that plague Bnei Yisrael throughout history – for a true believer there are no questions, and for a non-believer, there are no answers!” – R’ Yaakov of Radzimin zt”l in Torah Tavlin

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“The more you do acts of loving-kindness for other people, the better you’ll like yourself.”  – R’ Lazer Brody

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One who is blessed with wealth

“When Hashem blesses a human being with wealth, He is in reality appointing that person as a trustee to apportion the funds to the needy.  If one fulfills his duty with fidelity, Hashem raises his rank and appoints him over … Continue reading

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