Monthly Archives: August 2020

The inequality in the distribution of wealth is one of the great benefits that Hashem provided to mankind. If everyone was equally wealthy, nobody would work and human affairs would be in the doldrums. It is only because people need … Continue reading →

The rest we have on Shabbos is not merely rest from work on that day alone.  Rather, it has the ability to give us peace of mind all the days of the week. ~ R’ Eliyahu Mei Bloch zt”l in … Continue reading →

A person can see more with eyes of faith than with those of the head. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

Regardless of where you are physically, the state that you will presently be in is determined by your thoughts.  Your emotional reality depends upon the focus of your mind.  Mentally go to a place where you will automatically experience the … Continue reading →

A pleasure seeker mistakenly thinks that the only way he can be happy is by successfully gaining everything he desires.  The opposite is true. The only way to have a guarantee of happiness is to learn that you can be … Continue reading →

A man complained to R’ Simcha Bunim of Parshischo, “the Talmud (Eruvin 13a) states that when a person runs away from honor, honor will run after him.  I run away from honor, but honor does not pursue me.” “The reason,” … Continue reading →

There was a businessman who would often seek business counsel from the Sfas Emes. Once, the Rebbe told him, “Now it’s Elul. The wisest investment is to invest in this month.” ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman Shlita

The Vilna Gaon states that the three most painful days for the Yetzer Hara are (1) Rosh Chodesh Elul, (2) Rosh Hashanah, and (3) Yom Kippur, because people do teshuvah on these days. Today is Rosh Chodesh Elul.

Prayer has the capability of altering nature.  Since Hashem is above nature, those who turn to Him raise themselves above the limitations of nature.  ~ The Garden of Emuna

A man once approached the Kotzker Rebbe and cried to him about all his tzaros. The Rebbe asked, “Do you daven? “The man replied, “Believe me, I have so many problems, I’m not able to daven.” The Kotzker said, “So … Continue reading →