Monthly Archives: February 2018

“You shall surely rebuke your neighbor” (Leviticus 19:17) is a commandment, but someone who cannot rebuke gently, without hurting the other’s feelings, is free from the obligation to rebuke. ~ R’ Chaim of Volozhin zt”l

Before difficulties arise, think in advance about what could go wrong, and then try to work out potential solutions.  By devising a variety of solutions, you will be prepared to cope in a productive manner with the various contingencies that … Continue reading →

Rabbi Shimon Ben Pazzi said: A person who observes the practice of eating three Shabbos meals is saved from three calamities – the pangs of the advent of Mashiach, the suffering of Gehinnom, and the war of Gog and Magog. … Continue reading →

A group of Chasidim complained to the Chidushei HaRim zt”l about their yetzer hara that was constantly disturbing them from serving Hashem.  The Chidushei HaRim told them, “What purpose would there be to life, if there weren’t a yetzer hara?”

Rabbi Chanina Ben Dosa would say: “Anyone who calms his fellow’s soul also calms God’s spirit.  But someone who does not calm his fellow’s soul, neither is God’s spirit calmed by him.” ~ Pirkei Avos 3:1308

True emuna permeates the heart and the brain; true bitachon goes one step further and permeates the wallet. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

The famous Torah scholar, Rabbi Yonatan Eibeschutz, was an advisor to the king. Once, while strolling down the streets of Vienna, the king met his wise advisor and friend. After greeting each other amiably, the king asked his Jewish subject where he was going. … Continue reading →

The neshama yeseirah (the additional neshama that joins us on Shabbos) that comes down from heaven, is accustomed to hearing the songs of the angels.  It therefore enjoys listening to zemiros, which reminds it of when it was attached to … Continue reading →