Category Archives: Teshuva

The Poor Man’s Korbon

“The reason that it is permissible for a poor man to bring a smaller korbon than a wealthy man, is that his poverty itself is an atonement, and through it he is already cleansed of his sin.” ~ Techeles Mordechai … Continue reading

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A New Start

“If a person falls from his [spiritual] level, he should know that it is something sent to him by the hand of Heaven.  The whole purpose of the rejection is that he should be drawn closer. The reason for the … Continue reading

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Sage Advice

Along the lines of the famous quote in Pirkei Avos which states “Repent one day before you die,” I saw the following quote, the author of which is unknown: “If you live each day as if it was your last, … Continue reading

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Our Desires

“Hashem loves our desires more than our successes. He does not need success, he needs those who don’t succeed, who stumble, who are humiliated and down and yet not broken – they start anew. We must remember that everything that … Continue reading

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It Starts With Rejection

“The approach to G-d starts with rejection. When a man wants to draw closer to G-d he usually experiences all manner of hardships harsh experiences and fierce obstacles. He starts believing he has been rejected. But, in fact everything is … Continue reading

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Letter from the Yetzer Hora

[This is Amazing!  I found this on http://www.divreichizuk.com – Please read] To my star pupil,    I am writing this letter to let you know what I think of you. Up here in heaven things are not like they are down … Continue reading

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Countless Beginnings

“A Jew can begin countless times – even if he falls each time, even if the falls are serious descents into sin –there is always some impression left by each attempt. Every attempt strengthens us for the next one. Each … Continue reading

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Believe in Teshuva

“If you believe that you can damage, then believe that you can fix.” ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov

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Remote Control

To change the past, there is no need to travel in a time machine. You can change the past by remote control. Here’s how it works: From beyond the continuum of time, G‑d looks at your stance in this moment … Continue reading

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Post Yom Kippur Advice

“There are times when a person feels the stirring to return to G-d.  He wants to begin to serve G-d….  At such a moment he has to face the full force of the evil inclination.  It takes great strength and … Continue reading

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