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The concept of “cause and effect” is well known. However, tzaddikim tell us that, in truth, the “cause” and “effect” are the opposite of what people think they are. For example, when one has a hole in his pocket and … Continue reading →

The Rabbeinu b’Chaya (end of Shemos) writes, “When the end of days will come, there will be many tzaros, one after the other. That is a sign that the Redemption is near.” It seems that we are living in such … Continue reading →

Regarding the sin of the meraglim, the Torah tells us that the entire nation cried that night. The Gemara (Taanis 29) explains that Hashem was going to bring us into Eretz Yisrael with amazing miracles; there was nothing to fear. … Continue reading →

“From the time the Beis HaMikdash was destroyed, Hakadosh Baruch Hu doesn’t give goodness to Bnei Yisrael without tefillah.” ~ Siddur Rokeiach

To be a Jew is to inherit faith from those who came before us, to live it and to hand it on to those who will come after us.  To be a Jew is to be a link in the … Continue reading →

Don’t have any doubts at all…because Hashem can bring salvation, and no one can prevent Him… Your bitachon should be like someone who is waiting for morning to come…” Sefer Ha’Ikrim (4:49) At night, we all know that morning will … Continue reading →

People are given gifts.  They are born with skills and talents, and they’ve been blessed for a reason. It’s because Hashem wants them to use those blessings. Each one of us has a mission: our skills tell us how to … Continue reading →

The Zohar (vol.3, 216:) states, “Whoever toils in Torah his mazal changes.” If he had a mazal to be poor, childless, or any other kind of yesurim, his mazal improves in the merit of toil in Torah. ~ R’ Elimelech … Continue reading →

Believe me, my brothers, if it weren’t that I believed that Hashem stands behind everything that happens, and if I didn’t believe that Hashem’s hashgachah is over every detail, I would be lost from the world (i.e., depressed and broken) … Continue reading →

“If one loses a silver coin, he should praise Hashem as though he found a silver coin. And if he loses two silver coins, he should be happy as though he found two silver coins. The same is for every … Continue reading →