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The blood on the doorways didn’t prevent the plague from entering their home.  Rather…whoever believed and trusted Hakadosh Baruch Hu, and wasn’t afraid of Pharaoh and his decrees, and he publicly sacrificed the Egyptian god…he is a tzaddik.  He trusted … Continue reading →

When Am Yisrael stood at the foot of the Yam Suf, Hashem commanded us to start traveling, even before He commanded Moshe Rabbeinu to split it.  The commentators explain that we had to go so far out into the sea … Continue reading →

According to the degree one strengthens himself that the matters that distress him shouldn’t distress him and shouldn’t confuse him, so will Hashem remove this distress from him. ~ Reb Moshe Betzalel zt’l in the name of his father, the … Continue reading →

R’ Moshe of Kobrin zt’l wrote the following letter to his chassidim during the cholera plague: Don’t allow what’s happening at this time to frighten you. Hashem is with us. Trust in Hashem and rely on Him. “When one trusts … Continue reading →

Never feel discouraged that you have done so much wrong that you can no longer repent and improve. Realize the wrongs you have done were not intentional acts of rebellion, but weakness on your part.  You were unable to muster … Continue reading →

Sadness itself might not be a transgression, but no transgression hardens the heart as much as sadness. ~ R’ Chanoch of Alexander Even during these very difficult times, we need to try to remain happy.

Every occurrence and situation in our lives can be utilized for elevation and growth.  When a person’s main focus is growth, he will be able to have peace of mind regardless of what the specific situation is. ~ Darkai Mussar

When there is a plague, keep distant from all kinds of anger, worry, distress. On the contrary, be happy in any way you can. ~ Segulas Yisrael in the name of R’ Chaim Vital zt”l

When we wake up in the morning and daven, many people have gotten into the habit of skipping the entire section of Korbonos, and most importantly, the Pitum HaKetores.  This is very unfortunate as will be explained below.  There is … Continue reading →

One who lives with constant awareness of the Almighty will live a life of constant happiness. ~ Chazon Ish