Category Archives: Spirituality

Imagine Eternity – Please Read!!!

We all know that what we do here in this world will greatly affect our position for all eternity in the World to Come.  But what is eternity? “One has to imagine an enormous mountain of sand situated next to … Continue reading

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Marriage

“Marriage is a microcosm of the soul’s descent into this world: If you are here looking for what you can get out of this world, then the world and all its trappings will only drag you down. But if you … Continue reading

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Each and Every Action

We must know that every action in the service of Hashem stands alone, it is the goal.  If we learn a minute’s worth of Torah, the world was created for that minute.  We daven and bolster ourselves with proper intent … Continue reading

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Hashem is here, Hashem is there…

“Some people like to think that Hashem is truly everywhere.  But in reality, Hashem is where you let him in.”  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe (Torah Tavlin)

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Where am I?

“A person cannot begin to attain a goal if he doesn’t know where he currently is. How can you look at a map and reach Chicago if you don’t know whether you’re in New York or Denver? What direction do … Continue reading

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It’s Up to You

“You get out of Yiddishkeit what you put into it!” ~ R’ Yosef Rosenzweig (Torah Tavlin)

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The Typist

To a mother who asked advice on becoming a typist to supplement the family income, the Lubavitcher Rebbe wrote: Don’t become a typist. You are a mother. Type, if you feel you need to in order to support your family. … Continue reading

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Some Hear but Don’t Listen

“What Yisro heard, others heard as well.  But there are those who hear but do not listen, as the words do not penetrate their ears, hearts and minds.  Yisro’s attribute was that he heard and he knew what he heard.” … Continue reading

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Not a Luxury

“The natural tendency is to treat matters of the spirit as luxury items—sort of an appendage to life. Eating, sleeping, making money—these things are given priority, and the time dedicated to them is sacrosanct. But prayer, meditation and study fit … Continue reading

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Genuine Humility

“When your actions display genuine humility – when you stand meekly before man, and fearfully before G-d; when you stand wary of sin – then the spirit of G-d’s Presence will rest upon you, as will the splendor of His … Continue reading

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