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The goal of all education, preaching, and instruction is the development of mature individuals who will understand that difficulties in life are Divine-ordained challenges to overcome and opportunities for growth, and not excuses for defeat and self-ruination. ~ R’ Aaron … Continue reading →

Given a choice, people would reclaim their own baggage in life over others. ~ R’ Simcha Bunim of Peshischa zt”l In other words, if everyone’s “baggage” or troubles were spread out on a table and people were given the option … Continue reading →

We’re a nation of dreamers. Rav Meir Shapiro dreamt of launching the Daf Yomi.  Sarah Schenirer dreamt of establishing Bais Yaakov. Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel dreamt of expanding the Mirrer Yeshivah. And we all have dreams. Yaakov Avinu dreamt of … Continue reading →

The ways of Hashem are mysterious in the present, but are understood – if we are so privileged – in retrospect. ~ The Chasam Sofer

Even on the darkest day, you can find a corner of light. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

This subject of the purposefulness of things must be pursued without rest, and every day should bring some new observation, or some deeper perception in the old observations. ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

I didn’t come to this world merely to fulfill my obligations. ~ The Kopschnitzer Rebbe

We don’t fight with swords. We fight with life. We get revenge on Hitler, yimach shemo, by having children, and then they have children. More life. More mitzvos. More joy. You said our crime was being Jewish. Well, we’ll show … Continue reading →

When Hashem tests a person, it means Hashem believes he can pass the test. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman

If there is something you wish to do tomorrow, see to it that it was done by yesterday. ~ R’ Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor zt”l