Monthly Archives: May 2021

Don’t Stop Trying!

When Hakadosh Baruch Hu brings a neshamah to this world, Hashem sends it down via a very long ladder that extends from heaven to earth. After the neshamah reaches earth, Hakadosh Baruch Hu takes the ladder away and says, “Now … Continue reading

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We have it Backwards

It’s not happiness that brings us gratitude.  It’s gratitude that brings us happiness.  Try thanking Hashem for everything – even the seemingly bad things – and see the amazing results! Have a wonderful shabbos!

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Stop Measuring

As soon as you start measuring good deeds, to determine which is greater, which takes priority over the other — you have already entered precarious ground.  Your job is to do whatever is sent your way. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Never Lost

Talk to Hashem, and no breath is lost. Walk with Hashem, and no strength is lost. Wait for Hashem, and no time is lost. Trust in Hashem, and you will never be lost.

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Get in the Game

Nobody’s perfect.  Everyone makes mistakes, except for those who do not undertake anything. ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l

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Missed the Bus?

Reb Yitzchak Dovid Gutfarb zt”l of Yerushalayim said, “I never missed a bus, though sometimes I came early for the next bus.” If it was destined for him to take the next bus; he didn’t miss the bus that was … Continue reading

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The Value of a Mitzvah

Did you once do someone a favor? You mean once you had the awesome privilege of doing someone a favor? Gevalt! Rabbi Kloynimus Kalman says, the greatest thing in the world is to do someone a favor! The Baal Shem … Continue reading

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Awaiting the Mashiach

After a person passes away, the Heavenly Courts asks “Did you await the final redemption?” The Hebrew word for “await” (tzofeh) means “to look for.” Therefore, every Jew should be on the lookout with his eyes and heart all the … Continue reading

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Preparing For Prayer

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

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Reassurance

Stress makes you believe that everything has to happen right now.  Emuna reassures you that everything will happen in Hashem’s timing.  

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