Monthly Archives: September 2020

The first thing in being an oved (servant of) Hashem is to say, “Thank you Hashem!”  That’s the basis of everything: A person who is not in the mindset of expressing gratitude can’t be an oved Hashem.  As it says “What is good … Continue reading →

I post this every few years the day after Yom Kippur because it is so important.   This explains why we sometimes go from such a spiritual high to a spiritual low. “When a person wishes to enter into the service … Continue reading →

When one does teshuvah, he becomes a brand-new person. He isn’t the same person who committed the sin. And this is the reason teshuvah atones…” ~ Chofetz Chaim

We say, “Al cheit shechatanu lifanecha” – “For the sin that we committed before You.” Rebbe Asher of Stolin zt’l explained that our primary regret is “shechatanu lifanecha” that we sinned before You; that we caused Hashem distress. People can … Continue reading →

The Yismach Moshe zt’l said that when he was young, he heard from tzaddikim that when one says viduy he should think: a time will come when I will stand before the beis din in heaven (the Heavenly court). I … Continue reading →

If one doesn’t pray for his gashmiyos needs (worldly possessions), that means he thinks he can manage those matters on his own. But, of course, he can’t. One can’t do anything without Hashem. Therefore, one should pray for his gashmiyos … Continue reading →

Those who don’t ask don’t have. ~ R’ Pinchas of Koritz zt”l

When you are davening in deep concentration and thought, know that prayer is accepted with the same amount of concentration it is said with.  ~ Rabbeinu David Ben Yosef Avudraham zt”l  Daven well and may we all be blessed with … Continue reading →

I just wanted to remind you to set yourself up with one or both of these wonderful organizations before Rosh Hashanah to ensure that a day does not go by the entire year without giving tzedaka. Daily Giving –   https://dailygiving.org/ Sign … Continue reading →

Some people spend time reviewing the machzor before Rosh Hashanah [which is a great idea, however…]  The machzor won’t change!  Better one should review his deeds and correct them!”  ~ R’ Mordechai of Densburg zt”l