Monthly Archives: February 2019

A person makes himself a drop holy and [Heaven] makes him very holy.  He makes himself holy below [on earth] and he becomes holy from Above.  He makes himself holy in Olam HaZeh, and he becomes holy in Olam HaBah.” … Continue reading →

There is a concept called “descending for the sake of ascending.” One of the reasons people fall from their level is so they can grow even higher when they pick themselves up again.  It can be compared to someone who … Continue reading →

People regard us as what we have been; we regard ourselves as what we would like to be – only G-d regards us as what we are. ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

We have so much greatness that even if we live a thousand years we would not exhaust our potential. ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

Someone consulted the Chofetz Chayim, “My evil inclination does not give me any rest.  What can I do?” “That is really for your good,” replied the Chofetz Chaim.  The purpose of our being in this world is to overcome our … Continue reading →

When a person’s fear of God diminishes, he should realize that he is being judged Above. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov

The ideal bitachon is to trust in Hashem, and to know that Hashem can help in various, and even infinite ways.  If one had bitachon in that spirit, he will merit salvations.  But when one thinks that Hashem will help … Continue reading →