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The Chidushei HaRim taught that when one sits in the succah he can merit attaining clear emunah. Because it states, “Live in succos for seven days… so you will know…” Therefore, when we sit in the succah, it’s an ideal … Continue reading →

When one sits in the succah, and he learns and davens there, he is mamash in the upper worlds. ~ The Yesod Yosef (ch.77)

It is proper to give a lot of tzedakah on erev Succos. Reb Chaim Vital would distribute the entire tzedakah pushke to the poor on this day.” ~ Shaarei Teshuvah (625) Rebbe Chaim of Tzanz zt’l said that there isn’t … Continue reading →

A person who lives with the Torah perspective realizes the Almighty has provided him with exactly what he needs to fulfill his unique goals in life. Hence there is never a reason to envy what others have. ~ Bais Shlomo

When we cry about all our sins on Yom Kippur, we’re really saying, “Hashem, look at all these sins, look at this pile of garbage, of refuse, the distractions I enjoy… I enjoy them because I have this gaping hole … Continue reading →

We can be real with ourselves. With Hashem. On Yom Kippur, a day when we’re being real, we’re able to say, “We are Your beloved and You are ours.” That’s the one truth.  It’s because we’re being real that we … Continue reading →

When a person feels remorse for having committed a sin, he is forgiven for ALL his sins. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

The Shabbos before Yom Kippur is called Shabbos Shuvah, which literally translated means “Shabbos of Return.” This alludes to the final redemption, which will usher in the World to Come – an era that will be completely and exclusively Shabbos. … Continue reading →

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 →