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A True Story from Rabbi Wagner

Last shabbos I was privileged to spend some time with Rabbi Shmuel Wagner shlita, from Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim, who related the following amazing story, which just happened a few months ago. There is a young family living in Har Nof, … Continue reading

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Who’s Fault is it when Things go Wrong?

When a man is unhappy in life, he has to realize that, to a big extent, it is the sin that caused it. Now that is a lot to swallow. People are reluctant to admit that because it puts a great … Continue reading

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Blending the Physical with the Spiritual

“Prior to Mattan Torah, the spiritual was spiritual, the physical was physical, and the two did not in any way impact one on another. The novel development at Har Sinai was that Hashem delegated to Am Yisrael the power to interfere with spirituality through their … Continue reading

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Lincoln’s Policy

President Abraham Lincoln was once criticized for his policy toward his enemies. “Why do you try to befriend them?” he was asked. “You should try to destroy them.” “Do I not destroy my enemies,” the president asked, “by befriending them?” … Continue reading

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Sitting in the Dark

“If one sits in the dark long enough, he begins to think it is light.” ~ R’ Hillel Partischer, disciple of the Tzemach Tzedek.

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Getting old?

Do not regret growing older.  It is a privilege denied to many.

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Try to Translate

“A shtikel mazel iz vert merer vi a ton gold”  A little bit of luck is better than a ton of gold.

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R’ Shimon Shkop and an Old Interesting Canadian Law

Rav Shimon Shkop had traveled to Montreal to raise money for the yeshiva. He stayed at the home of a certain wealthy man, who was known for his generous contributions to worthwhile causes. When he arrived on this particular occasion he … Continue reading

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Finding Fault in Others?

When I start to find fault with all that I see, it’s time to start looking for what’s wrong with me. ~ The Baal Shem Tov

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The Benefits of the Evil Inclination – Very Deep

“Having the evil inclination is actually something of great benefit to us.  It is with this that we can truly serve God.  When we are subjected to the fierce heat of the evil inclination, we have the capacity to steel … Continue reading

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