Monthly Archives: March 2019

Rabbi Shmelke and Rabbi Pinchos asked the Magid of Mezeritch, “How is it possible to fulfill the Talmudic obligation of blessing Hashem for misfortunes with the same joy as when one blesses Him for good fortune?” The Magid advised them … Continue reading →

One who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others. ~ Old Jewish Saying

People who habitually feel unhappy would be better off not spending a lot of time contemplating how they feel…. Do not increase your sadness by feeling sad that you feel sad….  View your sadness as a challenge.  Anyone can behave … Continue reading →

One whose faith in God is firm and perfect, so that he trusts in God, automatically possesses ease of mind, and a happy life both here and in the hereafter. ~ R’ Eliyahu Lopian zt”l

You will rise and fall hundreds and thousands of times before you merit to serve God perfectly.  The greatest tzadikim have also endured all this.  The most important thing is your determination.  Let nothing in the world distract you.  Never … Continue reading →

There are times when God hides His face.  But then there are times when God hides His face and we don’t even realize that His face is hidden; we dwell in darkness, and think it is light.  This is a … Continue reading →

Purim is a very great day. It is greater than Shavuos, because they were forced to accept the Torah on Shavuos.  Har Sinai was raised above their heads, thus requiring them and forcing them to receive the Torah. On Purim, the … Continue reading →

I received from Reb Mendele Lilig zt’l the Rav of Frankfort who received the tradition from the Shev Yaakov that whoever studies Torah between the megillah reading at night and the megillah of the morning, it is certain that he will merit Olam haBa. … Continue reading →

For this day [Taanis Esther] is very auspicious for our prayers to be heard in the name of Mordechai and Esther. Whoever is in need of mercy regarding any matter requiring prayer should set aside time for it on the … Continue reading →

Achashverosh was a fool: first he killed his wife at the urging of his friend, and then he killed his friend at the urging of his wife. ~ Yalkut Shimoni