Monthly Archives: May 2023

Worry doesn’t help at all – it only harms.  To worry about something that has already happened is insanity. The Chachamim taught us:  All worries are forbidden. The only worry permitted is to ask yourself, “Why am I worried?” ~ … Continue reading →

Despite the need for a person to make efforts to provide for his needs, a person must understand that all his hishtadlus does not help him at all in the achievement of his aims, for it is Hashem Who determines … Continue reading →

Hashem introduced Himself to us by saying “Anochi Hashem Elokecha” – I am your G-d.  He didn’t say, “Elokeichem,” the G-d of all of you, even though that was true.  He is the G-d of every person, every being, every … Continue reading →

When you sit down to study Torah, clear your mind and experience a feeling of total newness towards what you are about to do.  This will give you pleasure in the mitzvah of learning Torah. Just as a young child … Continue reading →

Our lives are either moments of light, or moments building up the next light.  Shavuot reminds us that even when receiving the most beautiful gift there was an essential build up to get there. ~ Charlie Harary

One’s success in Torah for the entire year is dependent upon one’s hasmadah (diligence in Torah study) during the sheloshes yemei hagbalah (the 3 days before Shavuot).  ~ Rebbe Avraham HaMalach

There are twice the amount of pesukim about preparing for mattan Torah (26) than pesukim which discuss mattan Torah itself (13).  This suggests that preparation is the highest level.  As chassidim say, “the preparation for a mitzvah is greater than … Continue reading →

When Hashem has given you a large amount of possessions, do not forget to thank Him for even the minor items that He has given you. ~ R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l

 A lazy person will always discover rationalizations and excuses for his failure to accomplish.  The person with enthusiasm will always find a way to accomplish.  ~ R’ Chaim Mordechai Katz zt”l

The gemara (Sotah 49b) states that one of the tragedies that will occur during the pre-Messianic era is that “the face of the generation will be like the face of a dog.” The Chofetz Chaim explains in the name of … Continue reading →