Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Daf

Sorry for the late post, but some people commented that they were surprised that I didn’t post anything about the Siyum Hashas or the beginning of the daf yomi cycle which starts today.   I don’t know if it is really … Continue reading

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Happiness

“You ask, ‘How can I be happy if I am not?’ True, you can’t control the way you feel, but you do have control over your conscious thought, speech and actions. Do something simple: Think good thoughts, speak good things, … Continue reading

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One Minute

“In your current situation, you may not be able to learn (Torah) six hours straight in depth, or even superficially – but, can you learn for one minute? So learn for a minute.  What’s that worth?  It’s worth everlasting life.” … Continue reading

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Amen, May His Great Name be Blessed Forever and Ever

One of the things I am looking forward to at tonight’s Siyum Hashas at Metlife Stadium is saying Yehei Shmei Rabba along with 100,000 others. “At the time when Israel responds in a loud voice, ‘Amen, May His Great Name … Continue reading

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