Monthly Archives: December 2020

If someone asked you to identify the most important moment of your life: some people would say it was the moment they were born, and others would say it was the moment they were married, or when they had their … Continue reading →

On Chanukah we enter a world that is beyond nature, a world where miracles are the norm. Tzaddikim tell us: The way to earn miracles throughout the year is to serve Hashem beyond nature. Everyone has their comfort zone, the … Continue reading →

From the Shabbos candles, one can know what will happen during the week, and from the Chanukah candles, one can know what will happen during the year. ~ R’ Pinchas of Koritz zt’l

There are two ways to awaken someone: either with a loud sound or by turning on the lights. On Rosh Hashanah, we are awakened by the loud call of the shofar. On Chanukah, we are awakened by the bright lights … Continue reading →

The Rambam (Hilchos Chanukah 4:12) writes, “The mitzvah of lighting Chanukah lecht is an extremely cherished/beloved mitzvah and a person must be cautious with it…” Why is specifically Chanukah lecht called, beloved and cherished? It is because by this mitzvah … Continue reading →

How can a person become a giver, rather than a taker? Only by giving. Find opportunities and start with something small.  Open the door and look if anyone else is waiting to come through, then hold the door for them … Continue reading →

With the small candle of Chanukah, we can illuminate and see all of the miracles and wonders in  our lives – not just those that occurred historically –  now, literally.  And offer thanks. ~ R’ Menachem Azolai as translated by … Continue reading →

In judging yourself use your mind, in judging others, use your heart. ~ Chicken soup to warm the Neshama

The most important thing is not to give up. Don’t ever give up on the world.  Don’t ever give up on any human being.  We are all created in God’s image, every one of us is so very holy.  Every … Continue reading →

What is something so unique that it has never existed in the past and will never be here again? The answer is: Today! Let’s make the most of it!