Monthly Archives: April 2024

Chazal say, “A maidservant at the sea saw more than Yechezkel ben Buzi,” meaning, everyone reached tremendous high levels of kedusha at Kriyas Yam Suf.  However, Matan Torah was different. When Hashem gave the Torah, Klal Yisroel were divided according … Continue reading →

Trust in God should be so absolute that even when imprisoned, one should prepare himself to leave.  ~ The Sforno

The Kedushas Levi explains that it isn’t the miracles of Yetzias Mitzrayim that happened on this night that makes the night special. Rather, it is because this night is special that the miracles occurred! “There are days when Hakadosh Baruch … Continue reading →

Someone sent a letter to R’ Matisyahu Luria zt”l, in which he complained about all the hardships he was going through. R’ Matisyahu replied: “If a person would put everything that he should be thankful for on one side of … Continue reading →

By speaking forbidden words, one’s desire for performing mitzvos is lost. ~ The Even Shlomo from the Vilna Gaon

Although tzaras no longer shows up as a white mark on the body or a red mark on one’s clothes or home, it still exists.  The Chofetz Chaim said that today, tzaras, the punishment for speaking lashon hara, manifests in … Continue reading →

The gemara (Gittin 36b) praises those who are shamed and don’t shame back.  R’ Shlomke of Zvhil zt”l said that it saves a person from many troubles and punishments, and at times, even from death. In fact, R’ Moshe Leib … Continue reading →

The answer to all questions is “Hashem is in charge of everything that happens.” ~ R’ Moshe of Kobrin zt”l (1784-1858)

Instead of asking Hashem, “Lamah” – “Why?” – we ask “L’mah” – Toward what end is this?” – How can I learn and grow from it? ~ R’ Samson Raphael Hirsch zt”l (1808 – 1888)

Since a humble person lowers himself, Hashem elevates him. ~ Eruvin 13b