Monthly Archives: September 2022

Where we are is up to Hashem, but who we are is up to us. ~ R’ Fischel Schachter

It is not that after we eat, we are obligated to make a blessing. Rather, the whole purpose of eating is that we should review the concepts found in Birkat Hamazon. Every time you eat, you have an opportunity to … Continue reading →

Always remember you are never given an obstacle you can’t overcome. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

Our sages teach us that joy is one of the greatest ways to bring blessing into whatever you do. Don’t wait for conditions to change to be happy, be happy and then you will see the conditions change.  ~ Gedale … Continue reading →

We all took the same standardized tests back in school.  Judaism, however, is not a standardized test; it’s a customized test tailored for each individual. Your challenges are different than everyone else’s, yet we each have the strength necessary, not … Continue reading →

The wise person learns from everything that occurs to him. He tries to gain understanding from each occurrence. Even if he doesn’t merit to gain a total understanding, the attempt to gain a deeper grasp of the matter in itself … Continue reading →

Someone who is devoid of spirituality will lack a true feeling for the importance of life. On the other hand, a person who sincerely wishes to cleave to eternal life will have an intense inner awareness of the true value … Continue reading →

Suffering is a result of being stuck, of not being able to move. Few things are more painful than finding out that you were able to move, but you didn’t.  It hurts to come face to face with our potential, … Continue reading →

One who wants to forge a stronger relationship with Hashem should start by reciting the first berachah of Shemona Esrei with kavannah. ~ Rambam

If a person could come back from the dead and pray, he would certainly pray with all his might. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov  zt”l