Monthly Archives: February 2025

The Beis HaLevi says, “Sometimes, the gates of hishtadlus are closed.”   You’ve tried your best, yet the problem remains. Don’t despair! “You have done everything you could do, so now, you have the full right to rely completely on bitachon.”

The Yetzer Hara works in small steps—convincing you to commit one aveira today, another tomorrow, until it leads you far astray (Shabbos 105b). Use that same strategy, but for good! Focus on one small mitzvah at a time, grow each … Continue reading →

Someone complained to Reb Moshe Kliers zt’l about his many problems. The rav replied, “Why did you only tell me half of the story?” “What is the other half?” the man asked. “I don’t know. The other half hasn’t happened … Continue reading →

When you focus on the good in others, you awaken the good within yourself. ~ Based on the Baal Shem Tov

If it’s good—it’s You. If it’s bad—it’s You. And if it’s You—it’s good. ~ Ditzah Or (mother of hostage, Avinatan Or) quoting R’ Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev

When I thank Hashem, what am I doing? I am reconnecting my neshama to its very natural state, which is to connect and cling to Hakadosh Baruch Hu. ~ R’ Avi Slansky

True happiness comes from knowing you are living a life of meaning and fulfilling your purpose. ~ R’ Avraham Yitzchak Kook zt”l

If a person is not ascending, they are surely descending. ~ The Vilna Gaon

Hashem’s delays are not denials; they are perfect timing for your ultimate good.   ~ Based on R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

Why does every mitzvah a Jew performs activate great and awesome spiritual consequences in the upper worlds?  Because Hashem commanded us to do mitzvos—we are His agents! And the Gemara (Nedarim 72b) teaches that an agent is like the one … Continue reading →