Monthly Archives: August 2021

We have the choice. U’vacharta bachaim – choose life. Every one of us is invested with the power to choose good from bad, right from wrong. We were given the choice at the start of the path and now we … Continue reading →

This is a lesson that one should live by: Treat your friends as you do your art-work and your pictures, and always make sure to place them in the best light. ~ R’ Yisrael M’Kazakov zt”l

Simcha means the inner joy that has nothing to do with laughter and music and everything to do with knowledge that you’re connected to something bigger, something that really counts.  It doesn’t mean things will always be easy or go … Continue reading →

The most beautiful things cannot be seen – they can only be felt with the heart. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

In spiritual matters, every single person lives in an entirely different world. One person’s world in no way touches the world of any other person. Hence, there is no need to feel envious of the spiritual accomplishments of others. ~ … Continue reading →

Everyone loves Neila and that awesome high feeling we have at the end of Yom Kippur.  We say “Hashem, please don’t close the gates!” Nobody wants the gates to close, but did you ever ask, if this is the time … Continue reading →

A young boy dressed in a baseball uniform came to the Lubavitcher Rebbe.  “Are you a player?” asked the Rebbe. “No” said the child, “I was there as a fan, to cheer my team.” The Rebbe continued “If the score … Continue reading →

Everything that is given to you in this world is meant as a test.  Intellect or wealth is a test whose purpose is to determine whether you become arrogant and use these attributes for your own gratification, or whether you … Continue reading →

The two words that can really reshape things are “Tzelem Elokim.” Man is created in the image of Hashem. That marvelous creation, called human being, is a reflection of the Divine. Now think about it: If you really believe you’re … Continue reading →

When a person wants to train himself to grow in personality traits, he needs to pay attention to trivial matters.  By growing from each minor life event, you will eventually reach high levels of perfecting your character traits. ~ R’ … Continue reading →