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Everything that is given to you in this world is meant as a test.  Intellect or wealth is a test whose purpose is to determine whether you become arrogant and use these attributes for your own gratification, or whether you … Continue reading →

The two words that can really reshape things are “Tzelem Elokim.” Man is created in the image of Hashem. That marvelous creation, called human being, is a reflection of the Divine. Now think about it: If you really believe you’re … Continue reading →

When a person wants to train himself to grow in personality traits, he needs to pay attention to trivial matters.  By growing from each minor life event, you will eventually reach high levels of perfecting your character traits. ~ R’ … Continue reading →

Sometimes life teaches us to say, “I don’t know.”  Not every journey is graspable. Not every detail of your child’s journey will be comprehensible. “Eini yodei’a mah melamdenu – I don’t know what this teaches us,” Rashi says.  The Torah, … Continue reading →

A person’s obligation in this world is to see the hand of the Almighty in nature. When you see the smallest insect, immediately focus on the Creator who is the cause of all nature. Do the same when you see … Continue reading →

When Hashem orders us to do something, he also gives us the strength and ability to accomplish that mission.  This doesn’t mean it will be easy. It will sometimes require great effort.  Yet our Sages teach us that real efforts … Continue reading →

Keep on deceiving yourself (by saying), “I’m eating l’shem shomayim (for the sake of Heaven). Of course you’re bluffing! The first 10, 15, or 20 times, you don’t mean it. But it’s going to penetrate eventually.  That’s the secret. You have to … Continue reading →

When one davens, one must believe that (1) Hashem can help. (2) He wants to help. (3) And my tefillos can make a difference.  ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman

When you are traveling and unable to pray or learn in the way to which you are accustomed, don’t get yourself all distressed. Hashem desires that you serve Him in all modalities that exist, sometimes in one way, sometimes in another.  That is why you … Continue reading →

The Nesivos Shalom zt’l had the following dream: He saw the month of Elul passing, and then Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur up to Hoshanah Rabba, but he saw himself remaining the same, without any inspiration to improve. Then he … Continue reading →