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There are times when God hides His face.  But then there are times when God hides His face and we don’t even realize that His face is hidden; we dwell in darkness, and think it is light.  This is a … Continue reading →

Purim is a very great day. It is greater than Shavuos, because they were forced to accept the Torah on Shavuos.  Har Sinai was raised above their heads, thus requiring them and forcing them to receive the Torah. On Purim, the … Continue reading →

I received from Reb Mendele Lilig zt’l the Rav of Frankfort who received the tradition from the Shev Yaakov that whoever studies Torah between the megillah reading at night and the megillah of the morning, it is certain that he will merit Olam haBa. … Continue reading →

For this day [Taanis Esther] is very auspicious for our prayers to be heard in the name of Mordechai and Esther. Whoever is in need of mercy regarding any matter requiring prayer should set aside time for it on the … Continue reading →

Achashverosh was a fool: first he killed his wife at the urging of his friend, and then he killed his friend at the urging of his wife. ~ Yalkut Shimoni

The hardest thing in the world is to change yourself. The easiest, is to fool yourself.

You are needed to illuminate your environment with Torah and service of the heart (prayer). Livelihood and what you need – that, God must provide for you.  You do what you must, and God will do what He must. ~ … Continue reading →