Monthly Archives: May 2025

You don’t need to be seen to shine. Rabbi Shimon taught that even in hiding, you can change the world

There are two ways a person can grow. One is through teshuva—recognizing your mistakes, regretting them, and committing to change, which brings deep spiritual elevation.  But growth can also come by recognizing the good you have done. By being aware … Continue reading →

When you give tzedakah, realize the money you’re giving isn’t really yours. It actually belongs to the person in need.  Hashem has simply appointed you as His messenger to deliver it.  With that shift in mindset, giving becomes a privilege, … Continue reading →

After learning Torah, the main thing is to ask yourself: What can I do to apply this in real life?  Don’t think you’ve fulfilled your obligation just by hearing good ideas.  Look for something practical to improve in your tefillah, … Continue reading →

Pesach Sheini reminds us that in Hashem’s world, it’s never too late to come home

The Ruzhiner zt”l once heard his daughter sighing. He gently told her: “One sigh brings another sigh. But one praise brings another praise. So find reasons to thank Hashem—and He’ll give you even more reasons to thank Him.”

One little prayer can change one huge situation. ~ R’ Eli Mansour

A person should live with these three thoughts—and with them, he will surely devote himself to Torah: The existence of the entire world rests on my learning. ~ The Chofetz Chaim zt”l

You tried and nothing happened? KEEP GOING!  When you come back and pray again, and rely again, the very fact that you are coming back and praying shows that you believe fully that only Hashem can bail you out!  Your … Continue reading →

Struggling to wake up for Minyan? Good!  Finding it hard to learn Torah, give Tzedakah, or do a Chesed? Even better.  That means your reward is through the roof. Hashem sees the effort—it’s not easy, and that’s exactly why it’s … Continue reading →