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Sometimes a person might establish a specific amount of money that he gives to charity, and even as his wealth increases, the amount he gives remains the same. But the Torah says, “the poor person with you”- telling us that … Continue reading →

One can determine the importance of a mitzvah based on how much opposition he experiences.  Because when a mitzvah is very important, the yetzer hara will try harder to prevent you from performing it. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman Shlita

When your property or possessions sustain some damage or loss, work on yourself to accept the Almighty’s judgment with love.  Realize you were born without any belongings and you will eventually leave the world without belongings. You need not identify … Continue reading →

Instead of complaining about someone’s behavior towards you, it is more constructive to work on your behavior towards him. Even if you have to force yourself, act with kindness and love towards all your relatives and acquaintances. Do it consistently … Continue reading →

One should rejoice immensely and consider every deed of avodas Hashem very precious. He should decide in his heart that he won’t sell it for all the money in the world. Even if it was only for a moment, one … Continue reading →

Everyone in the world, from the most successful to the least, needs encouragement. Make it your career to give others encouragement. ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

The Chofetz Chaim zt’l told over a mashal of a simple farmer who saved the king’s life. To reward him, the king granted the farmer permission to enter his treasury for one hour and take whatever he desires. As the … Continue reading →

Everything that happens to a person, everything he hears, are all messages from Hashem. ~ Baal Shem Tov

While the sage Choni was walking along a road, he saw a man planting a carob tree. Choni asked him: “How long will it take for this tree to bear fruit?” “Seventy years,” replied the man. Choni then asked: “Are … Continue reading →

Realize that when you are engaged in a mitzvah, it is not only an action you are doing.  Rather, you are transforming yourself into a more elevated person. You are not just doing, but becoming. ~ R’ Yeruchem Levovitz zt”l