Monthly Archives: July 2023

Just as our income is decided on Rosh Hashanah, so are our losses. Hashem allows monetary losses to serve as a kapparah for decrees.  So, for example, if someone is supposed to break a leg, he might instead lose $100. … Continue reading →

Trust in Hashem frees a man from being confined to this world.  ~ The Alter of Novardok

Whoever had an opportunity to commit an aveirah and avoids it and is saved from the aveirah, a miracle will happen to him. ~ Kiddushin 40b Next time you overcome a challenge to sin, take advantage of the moment and say … Continue reading →

Whoever trusts in Hashem, believes in Hashem.   But not all that believe in Hashem, trust Him.  Emuna is like a tree and Bitachon is like the fruit.  (Many trees don’t bear fruit, but all fruit come from a tree).   ~ … Continue reading →

Hashem created two doors – one in Shamayim and one in the heart of man. When one opens his heart to the needs of his fellow man, then the corresponding door in Shamayim is opened to hear his cry. ~ The Vilna … Continue reading →

When someone tells you something you already know, don’t tell him, “I heard that already.” ~ The Rosh In other words, people enjoy sharing news.  Therefore, give them the satisfaction of being the bearer of good news.  Don’t deflate them … Continue reading →

Learning Torah is like eating the mann.  The mann could taste like any delicacy a person wanted, but if he does not think of anything, it has no taste. Torah is so sweet, but only if you think.  Otherwise, you … Continue reading →

Some people behave like clocks.   Imagine a fire raging all around a house but the clock keeps ticking, oblivious to all else.   The fire comes closer and closer, but the clock keeps ticking.   It only stops when the fire engulfs … Continue reading →

When a person transgresses and realizes that he has transgressed and asks Hashem to forgive him, his brokenhearted feelings are themselves the greatest merit that he could have. By considering yourself “as nothing” because of the wrong you have done, … Continue reading →

Everyone has their own tests. Be aware that you need Hashem’s help. Pray to Him, and you will have a far better chance of success. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman