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One Step Further

True emuna permeates the heart and the brain; true bitachon goes one step further and permeates the wallet. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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Died with Justification

One might say, “I have no time [to learn Torah]. I’m busy.  I have a wife and children.  I need to make a living.”  That’s all true, but what can we compare him to?  He is like a person in … Continue reading

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Where are you going?

The famous Torah scholar, Rabbi Yonatan Eibeschutz, was an advisor to the king. Once, while strolling down the streets of Vienna, the king met his wise advisor and friend. After greeting each other amiably, the king asked his Jewish subject where he was going. … Continue reading

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Melody of the Angels

The neshama yeseirah (the additional neshama that joins us on Shabbos) that comes down from heaven, is accustomed to hearing the songs of the angels.  It therefore enjoys listening to zemiros, which reminds it of when it was attached to … Continue reading

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Demeanor

If a person gives to another all the good gifts of the world but does so with a grumpy demeanor, the Torah regards it as if he had given nothing.  But if he receives his neighbor cheerfully and kindly, the … Continue reading

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The Cliff

Some, in pushing things off, fail to notice the cliff.  ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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Tone

The Torah ideal is to speak to others in a manner that makes it a pleasurable experience.  Your tone of voice should be calm and pleasant when you speak to anyone.  Do not speak in anger or raise your voice. … Continue reading

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What is Purgatory?

Purgatory is discovering in the next world what you could have done in this world, but you lacked the desire. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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On My Way – One of My Favorite Stories

As the accomplished life of Rav Yaakov Gold came to a close and his son entered the mourning period of shiva, numerous relatives and friends paid a condolence call to comfort the family and offer words of support. A few … Continue reading

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Take a Closer Look

If you haven’t found the beauty in another person’s soul, it’s because you haven’t looked close enough. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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