Monthly Archives: January 2016

The Gossiper

Regarding the gossiper does Hashem say: “He and I cannot dwell together in this world.” ~ Talmud Arachin 15b

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Before Entering the House

Rav Shlomo Zalman Aurbach was once walking home with a talmid who noticed him straightening his frock (coat) and adjusting his hat before entering his house.  The talmid couldn’t help asking, “Is the Rebbe expecting a special visitor?”  Rav Shlomo … Continue reading

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Listen

Fortunate is a person who speaks to an ear that listens. ~ Zohar

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Moving

Death…is like a person who moves from one house to another, only, the wise one chooses for himself a house finer than the first one. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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Who are you Pointing at?

When you point your finger at someone else, three fingers are pointing at yourself. ~ Chicken Soup to Warm the Neshama

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Chayim

The Hebrew word for life, Chayim, is in the plural form.  Indeed, life is an experience to be shared. ~ R’ Shlomo Wolbe zt”l

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Truly Rich

A person who truly trusts in G-d is truly rich.  But a person who is only reputed to trust in G-d is like a person who is only reputed to be rich. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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Past Misbehavior

You are forbidden to belittle someone by telling others about his family’s misbehavior or his own past misbehavior, especially when he presently behaves properly. ~ Guard Your Tongue

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Classic Story that could Change Your Life

  Shortly before the Gaon of Vilna’s passing, he gathered his tzitzis in his hands and began to cry. “Why are you crying?” his students asked. “Here on earth,” he responded, “we have unlimited opportunity for growth. For the minimal … Continue reading

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Where to Begin…

Don’t busy yourself with making plans to learn, just sit and learn. ~ R’ Yaakov Meir Shechter

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