Monthly Archives: November 2022

My formula for understanding life is: Every event and situation in your life is meant to be a test of your character. For example, both poverty and wealth are tests. A wealthy person might become arrogant and forget Hashem. A … Continue reading →

Hope is the ability to combine aspiration with patience; to be undeterred by setbacks and delays; to have a sense of the time it takes to effect change in the human heart; never to forget the destination even in the … Continue reading →

A goal is more than an end to strive for; it is a strong arm which leads one along, where otherwise he would flounder or falter.  ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l – Today begins the new daf yomi cycle of … Continue reading →

To my fellow Gemara learners, tomorrow is a very exciting day – the start of the 11th cycle of Daf Yomi Yerushalmi!   Perhaps for the very first time in history, after about 1800 years, Talmud Yerushalmi is going to … Continue reading →

If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow? ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov

Sometimes we are angry at G-d, because we think He doesn’t listen to our prayers.    Reb Tzadok HaKohen says something so strong.  The truth is that G-d listens to every prayer.  But sometimes while I am praying, I’m already … Continue reading →

If a person is afraid of Gehinom, he has nothing to fear. But if he isn’t afraid, he has a lot to be afraid of. ~ The Beis Aharon

People are not influenced by what you say.  They are influenced by who you are. ~ R’ Daniel Glatstein

When it comes to mitzvos, don’t make a “To Do” list.  Instead, make a “Do” list.  Don’t wait!  ~ R’ Yisroel Majeski

Wherever you let God in – there God can be found. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe