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The Lubliner Rebbe

The Shinover Rebbe relates that this episode occurred when the Lubliner Rebbe was still very young.  The Lubliner Rebbe was afraid that he would be unable to resist Satan’s blandishments, so he ran outside into the bitter winter cold.  He … Continue reading

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Inspection

The Zohar says: When Shabbos arrives, the Shechinah comes down and inspects the home of a Jew.  If the Shabbos table is set, and the rooms are neat and clean, the Shechinah says, “This home is for Me.”  Otherwise, the … Continue reading

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Envious Wives

Envious wives will ruin their husbands ~ Vayikra Rabbah

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In Everything

Hashem is present in every action and in every thought. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l – The prayer I quoted in yesterday’s post was “Ribono Shel Olam” which is found at the very beginning of Kriat Shema Al Hamita, … Continue reading

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Identify that Prayer #2

Master of the universe, I hereby forgive anyone who angered or antagonized me or who sinned against me – whether against my body, my property, my honor or against anything of mine; whether he did so accidentally, willfully, carelessly, or … Continue reading

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Even When You See it with Your Own Eyes

Even if you personally see someone wise sinning, say that perhaps he did it for the right reasons.  And if it is a sin for which it is impossible to attribute to the right reasons, our Sages say, “When a … Continue reading

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Distance Yourself from It

Hashem said, “if you desire to escape from the punishment of gehinnom, distance yourself from lashon hara, and you shall merit both this world and the world to come.” ~ Midrash Tanchuma

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The Sanzer Rebbe

One time, the Holy Sanzer was sitting on a ship going from Vienna to Budapest.  He was so deep in thought, he had a big pipe in his mouth smoking but he didn’t even feel that the pipe fell into … Continue reading

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Heal the Soul

The words of Torah heal the soul, not the body. ~ Rambam

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Obstinacy

Obstinacy is one of the main requirements if you are to serve God.  Understand this well.  Every person who wishes to enter the service of God, even the most insignificant of men, will inevitably have to endure innumerable ups and … Continue reading

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