Monthly Archives: May 2023

When you master the ability to view others as they see themselves, you will gain the love of everyone.  ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt”l

“Those who act with faith are His desire” ~ Mishlei 12:22 Rabbeinu Yonah notes that the verse doesn’t mention those who “speak” with faith, but rather those who “act” with faith.  It is not enough for one to simply say … Continue reading →

The Gemara (Moed Kattan 18.) says, there lies a power in words, that whatever one says can occur.   This isn’t only when one says something negative.  The power of speech is very significant, and saying positive things can also … Continue reading →

One who believes everything that happens is for the best, will never be sad. A person doesn’t harm his finger unless it was so decreed.   However, it wasn’t decreed that he should be sad. That he takes on his … Continue reading →

All acts of charity and kindness that the nation of Israel performs in this world, create great peace and powerful defending angels between the nation of Israel and their Father in Heaven.  ~ Bava Basra 10a

The Gemara (Makos 17b, Rashi) states that a mother should daven that her children should be like Reb Shimon bar Yochai. The Minchas Elazar (Shaar Yissaschar) says that the Gemara refers to one who is davening on Lag b’Omer. On … Continue reading →

The concept of bitachon (that Hashem will provide for all the needs of one who truly trusts and relies on Him) is not dependent on merit, for even if he is a person who does not act properly, since he … Continue reading →

Circumstances don’t determine whether a person will be happy, but rather how one reacts to the circumstances. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman

When action is needed, the impossible is within our reach. ~ R’ Chaim Shmulevitz zt”l

Q.  If I were to give you $1,000,000, how would you feel? A.  I would feel extremely grateful. Q.  Would anyone be able to put you in a bad mood for a little while? A.  Absolutely not. Q.  What if … Continue reading →