Monthly Archives: August 2023

Hashem treats us the same way we treat our children. ~ R’ Shlomo of Karlin zt”l

A person should really know the pathways of Heaven, but actually, this is not crucial. One needs only the main thing – to help another wholeheartedly, with sensitivity, to take pleasure in doing a kindness to another. ~ R’ Shmuel … Continue reading →

When I was a kid in Camp Munk, they would give an award to every boy at summer’s end, and I invariably got the loser award: best middos.  It meant I couldn’t hit a baseball or sink a basket. I … Continue reading →

We say in the Amida, Hashem is רופא חולי עמו ישראל, He heals the sick of Israel. We know Hashem is the One who heals everyone in the world,  so what is unique about us? Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach explained, … Continue reading →

Rabbeinu Yonah says: The first step in Avodas Hashem (serving G-d) is knowing who you are and where you come from.  Because if you don’t know that, you can’t start your mission.  ~ R’ Yisroel Majeski

What’s the difference between one who has emuna and one who does not?   Peace of mind.   The one with emuna is at peace, and the one without is in turmoil. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman

Just as one is obligated to believe in Hashem, so must one believe in himself.  ~ R’ Tzadok Hakohen of Lublin

Tefilah (prayer) is all-inclusive. Tefilah includes bitachon, trusting Hashem. Tefilah includes ahavas Hashem, love of Hashem. Tefilah includes bechinah, studying what Hashem does for you in this world… Tefilah is a way of life; that’s what you’re in this world for.  ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

Someone told the Tchebiner Rav zt’l that he was very worried about his children who were getting older and have not found shidduchim. The Tchebiner Rav told him the following story: “Early in the morning on erev Yom Kippur, someone was going to … Continue reading →

A face is like a mirror.  If you smile at others, they will smile back. If you frown, they will do the same. Kindness inspires kindness. It doesn’t make a difference what’s in your heart, if there’s worry or fear: when … Continue reading →