Monthly Archives: October 2021

Many people find it easy to say when things are going well that “all suffering is from Heaven.” They find it easy to quote the gemara (Chulin 7b) that one does not bang his finger unless it was already decreed … Continue reading →

We must work and do our hishtadlus to make a living, but as R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt”l taught, someone who does too much hishtadlus is likened to a merchant who already paid his taxes, yet he runs after the tax … Continue reading →

We shouldn’t be too happy when good things happen, and we shouldn’t be overly sad when bad occurs because we don’t know what will come from them. The good might be bad, and the bad might be good. Only time … Continue reading →

Isaiah (29:13) said 2000 years ago, in the name of God: “This people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me.” Nothing has changed from that day to this. I … Continue reading →

The tests and challenges that come to a person from the Almighty are so concealed and subtle, the person being tested usually does not feel what is happening to him is a test. If he is aware it is just … Continue reading →

The deepest prayer is not that I should have all that I need. That’s also very deep. But you know what the deepest prayer in the world is? God, can you please explain to me my life, can I have … Continue reading →

One’s belief in God must come through faith and not because of miracles. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov

During wartime, the enemy works hard to knock your sense of personal responsibility, to make you feel beholden to no one, no longer connected to the army, as if you are an independent entity. Life is a war, and the … Continue reading →

A person who has gained peace of mind has gained everything. To obtain peace of mind, you need to be at peace with the people in your environment. You need to be at peace with yourself, with your emotions and … Continue reading →

The calm one is greater than a warrior, and the self-controlled is greater than a conqueror. ~ Proverbs 16:32