Monthly Archives: January 2023

The Ahavas Yisrael of Viznitz zt’l would say, “One must be good to everyone, but not with everyone.” So be kind to all, but don’t spend too much time with all people. You need to choose your friends carefully. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman — … Continue reading →

People think that all they need to do is wait for Moshiach, but they forget that in Mitzrayim, they needed tefillah, too, and only then they were saved. ~ The Rayatz of Lubavitch zt’l

Identify a line or section of tefillah that you connect with that is perhaps overlooked by others. Please take a moment to share your answer: https://forms.gle/8wHvkHfr8J9K2bKv7 The answers will be shared towards the end of the week.

“No person can touch that which is destined for someone else.” ~ Talmud Yoma 38b Remember, you are not missing anything when others have it good.  ~ R’ Zelig Pliskin

In the beginning of the week, we asked, “In just a few words, what is the key to maintaining shalom bayis in a marriage?” The complete answers can be found here: shorturl.at/gmB46 There were so many good ones, but here … Continue reading →

“The days of forgetting the daf are over!” ~ R’ Avraham Goldhar Please forward this incredibly inspiring video link to anyone you know doing daf yomi: It will transform their learning. For more information, go to http://www.zichru.com

When you wish to become a Torah scholar and find it difficult to study, do not become discouraged and feel ready to quit. All beginnings are difficult, but there is nothing that stands in the way when you have a … Continue reading →

If you’re a Jew, you stick out. You can’t eat what other people eat, can’t go where other people go. It’s not always comfortable. But Judaism isn’t about comfort; it’s about pleasure. When you stand tall, disciplined, and committed, living … Continue reading →

“It was in the 40th year, on the 11th month, on the 1st day of the month (Rosh Chodesh Shevat)…Moshe began explaining the Torah…” This teaches that on Rosh Chodesh Shevat, new bounties of Torah come down, to help people … Continue reading →

In just a few words, what is the key to maintaining shalom bayis in a marriage? Please take a moment to share your thoughts here: https://forms.gle/5HCYmNiQNKTPnuZ17 The responses will be shared towards the end of the week.