Monthly Archives: September 2024

Imagine standing in court, awaiting sentencing for a crime you’ve committed. Fear grips you—until you look up and see that the judge is your own father. Relief and hope flood your heart, for you know he loves you and will … Continue reading →

I have sat in rehabilitation centers and heard the experts tell parents: Please, make sure your child believes that you will never give up on him or her. Maybe they will relapse, but you, the parents, can never give up, … Continue reading →

Rabbi Natan says that every time we thank God, we get additional awareness. Every time we complain, we lose our awareness. The best way to turn our problems into opportunities is to thank God for them. Don’t let your emotions … Continue reading →

Don’t be afraid of discovering that the “real you” may be different than the “current you.” ~ R’ Noach Weinberg

Our job is to grab inspiration and hold onto it, to bring it to life. That’s your neshamah. We are not a religion that says “physicality here” and “spirituality here.”  We say it’s all one, we take an apple and … Continue reading →

If you find yourself wondering where Hashem is during a difficult time in your life, remind yourself that as long as you rely on Him, He is focused on you. ~ R’ David Sutton

When you do a business deal, work out the details, complete the transaction, and sign on the dotted line, it’s nice, but that’s not when the joy comes. It’s great, but it’s not the ultimate. The happiest part of the … Continue reading →

A person is obligated to do that which is demanded of him, and it is for Hashem to bring results. It is incumbent upon man to act, not to accomplish. This applies to physical and spiritual endeavors. ~ R’ Chaim … Continue reading →

One who performs mitzvos with joy receives 1,000 times more reward than one who finds the mitzvos burdensome. ~ Orchos Tzadikim

Character traits are called middos (measurements) because they measure the greatness of a person. ~ R’ Avraham Pam zt”l