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Why do the Days of Repentance immediately follow Rosh Hashanah? On Rosh Hashanah everyone does teshuvah mentally, regretting his failings and resolving to turn over a new leaf.  But this is not enough.  Teshuvah must also be done in a … Continue reading →

Giving tzedakah on erev Rosh Hashana is considered a great mitzvah.  In fact, as a result of Jews giving tzedakah, the Heavenly Gates of Mercy are opened wide.  For in the same measure that we take pity on the poor, … Continue reading →

A person should not let a single day pass by without articulating, at least once, “I love You, Hashem.” ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

A person must work to make a living for the family.  Hands should be busy with that.  But the mind should be in Heaven. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

An individual is called upon to realize that everything that happens to him, whether by the hand of his parents, or siblings, or other relatives, or friends really comes from God, and these individuals are merely messengers carrying out God’s … Continue reading →

We have the choice. U’vacharta bachaim – choose life. Every one of us is invested with the power to choose good from bad, right from wrong. We were given the choice at the start of the path and now we … Continue reading →

This is a lesson that one should live by: Treat your friends as you do your art-work and your pictures, and always make sure to place them in the best light. ~ R’ Yisrael M’Kazakov zt”l

Simcha means the inner joy that has nothing to do with laughter and music and everything to do with knowledge that you’re connected to something bigger, something that really counts.  It doesn’t mean things will always be easy or go … Continue reading →

The most beautiful things cannot be seen – they can only be felt with the heart. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

In spiritual matters, every single person lives in an entirely different world. One person’s world in no way touches the world of any other person. Hence, there is no need to feel envious of the spiritual accomplishments of others. ~ … Continue reading →