Monthly Archives: November 2021

Every candle that is lit for a mitzvah is extremely holy. If we had ruach hakadosh, we would perceive the future when we light those candles. They tell us prophecy and resemble the times that the navi spoke and told … Continue reading →

In my opinion, the primary mitzvah is that the one who lit the lecht should be near the lecht for half an hour, to look at them, and be happy with them. ~ The Chavas Ya’ir

The Beis Yosef asks: Why do we celebrate the first day of Chanukah? It seems that no miracle occurred on that day. The Chashmonaim found a jug of oil that had just enough to last one day, so the menorah … Continue reading →

You’re lying in bed, exhausted, about to fall asleep, and your phone rings. It’s your friend. She needs help and wants to know if you can come over. You can sigh and say no. You can sign and say yes. … Continue reading →

The more someone gives in to his desires, the more new desires arise and he never finds true satisfaction. ~ Madraigas Haadam: ubocharta b’chayim

Every Yid must believe with everything he does: parnassah, his other worldly deeds, and also in regards to spirituality and avodas Hashem, that the idea that came to his mind regarding what he should do was sent to him from … Continue reading →

Reb Eliyahu Lopian zt’l compared time to a travel bag. If one packs his bag in an orderly fashion, there will be plenty of space for all his belongings. But if he throws in his clothing without folding them and … Continue reading →

When one has emuna and bitachon that Hashem will help him, his emuna will cause it to happen. For example, if one trusts that Hashem will support him and his family, it will occur. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman Shlita Now … Continue reading →

Just as eye glasses made for someone else are not suitable for you, so too all material tools are tailor made for the person to whom they were given. Anyone internalizing this perspective will not feel envious of what others … Continue reading →

People easily deceive themselves into thinking that they are doing an act of kindness for the sake of kindness, when in fact this is not the case. The way to test your motivation is to see if you are equally … Continue reading →