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The Skulener Rebbe (Rebbe Eliezer Zusia) zt’l would say that on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Succos, we build a beautiful (spiritual) edifice, which is the source for bounty and blessings for the new year. Yet, something is missing. There … Continue reading →

Believe with emunah sheleimah that when you stand to light Chanukah lecht, all the sparks of your soul and of your fathers’ and grandfather’s neshamos, all the way up to Adam HaRishon are standing there with you. This occurs to … Continue reading →

Hallel on Chanukah shouldn’t be said like Hallel on Rosh Chodesh, because Hallel on Rosh Chodesh is a minhag, while the Hallel on Chanukah is a mitzvah. ~ The Chebiner Rav zt’l

Every candle that is lit for a mitzvah is extremely holy. If we had ruach hakadosh, we would perceive the future when we light those candles. They tell us prophecy and resemble the times that the navi spoke and told … Continue reading →

In my opinion, the primary mitzvah is that the one who lit the lecht should be near the lecht for half an hour, to look at them, and be happy with them. ~ The Chavas Ya’ir

The Beis Yosef asks: Why do we celebrate the first day of Chanukah? It seems that no miracle occurred on that day. The Chashmonaim found a jug of oil that had just enough to last one day, so the menorah … Continue reading →

You’re lying in bed, exhausted, about to fall asleep, and your phone rings. It’s your friend. She needs help and wants to know if you can come over. You can sigh and say no. You can sign and say yes. … Continue reading →

The more someone gives in to his desires, the more new desires arise and he never finds true satisfaction. ~ Madraigas Haadam: ubocharta b’chayim

Every Yid must believe with everything he does: parnassah, his other worldly deeds, and also in regards to spirituality and avodas Hashem, that the idea that came to his mind regarding what he should do was sent to him from … Continue reading →

Reb Eliyahu Lopian zt’l compared time to a travel bag. If one packs his bag in an orderly fashion, there will be plenty of space for all his belongings. But if he throws in his clothing without folding them and … Continue reading →