Monthly Archives: January 2021

It is not so much that we need to be taken out of exile.  That, a Moses can do. It is that the exile must be taken out of us.  For that, each one must find Moses within. ~ R’ … Continue reading →

In everything you do, be mindful that God sees all we do.  There is no cheating God. ~ R’ Lord Jonathan Sacks zt”l

Most people do not feel bad because they lack wisdom; they feel bad because people say they lack wisdom. ~ Chayai Hamussar

What precedes success? What precedes success in relationships, in business, in life? Failure. Inevitably. Which means that failure isn’t failure, right? Which is fascinating, because in lashon hakodesh, the language that created reality, there is no word for failure. If … Continue reading →

Someone in a difficult situation wrote to R’ Yitzchok Hutner, “There is nothing I can do to change the situation.” R’ Hutner replied, “We always have the ability to pray.  There is tremendous power in a chapter of Tehillim (Psalms) … Continue reading →

To a disciple who complained of his financial troubles: You speak of what you need, but you say nothing of what you are needed for. ~ R’ Shneur Zalman of Liadi whose yartzheit is today.

Holiness inheres in all worldly matters, for they are all capable of being used for augmenting holiness. They are keylim (instruments) of holiness. In the Holy Temple all the vessels, and indeed everything and anything that could serve the holy … Continue reading →

Preparing for prayer is as valuable as prayer itself. The sages of old used to concentrate their thoughts on God first – to fill their hearts with love – then go in to pray. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

One should have bitachon for all his needs, because bitachon is beneficial for Torah and for material matters…Bitachon is peace of mind….He relies on the One he trusts that He will do what’s good and proper for him…. ~ Chovos … Continue reading →

The urge to speak about others is very strong; the words are out of your mouth before you can stop them, it seems. So I want to make a suggestion. You have something to say, and you really want to … Continue reading →