Monthly Archives: January 2020

Once, the young grandson of Rabbi Boruch of Mezhibuz was playing hide-and-seek with his friends.  The young boy hid, and waited for his friends to find him.  But no one came.  He left his hiding place to discover that they … Continue reading →

When Hashem distances Himself from us, it is to provide the opportunity for us to exercise our free will and build our spiritual strength. ~ R’ Heshy Kleinman

All significant change in human behavior takes place at the microcosmic, not the macrocosmic level. It belongs not to social forces or trends, but to the here-and-now of single individuals. ~ R’ Lord Jonathan Sacks

Lashon hara and other forms of forbidden speech contaminate the air and are the root of diseases, rachmana litzlan. ~ The Trisker Maggid zt’l

It states in Devarim 1:3,5,”It was in the fortieth year, on the eleventh month, on the first of the month (Rosh Chodesh Shevat)… Moshe began explaining the Torah…” Tzaddikim said that this teaches us that on Rosh Chodesh Shevat, new … Continue reading →

Always seek the truth no matter what. Be willing to ask others for information you lack and do not be concerned if they think less of you for it. ~ R’ Yechezkel Levenstein zt”l

The root word of bitachon is betach/certain, for bitachon isn’t only a belief in G-d’s ability, but a sense of certainty that everything will be good in a revealed manner, until it envelops one with tranquility. Within bitachon is the word tach/plaster, since plaster is a connecting agent, holding together … Continue reading →

A great percentage of many people’s suffering is based on illusions. People feel they have problems and difficulties when in reality the problem exists solely in their minds. When you have a problem, ask yourself, “how would I view this … Continue reading →

If you see someone who has achieved a prominent position but whose behavior is inappropriate, do not say, “if I were in his place, I wouldn’t do as he does.” You do not know what tomorrow will bring, and you … Continue reading →

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.  They must be felt with the heart. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe