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Everyone has something to teach, even a thief: if he fails, he tries again, if he finds nothing of value, he takes what he finds. ~ Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

The gemera in Shabbos 32a warns that we should be careful not to stand in a place where we are endangering our lives. The Chazon Ish commented that this is true with with physical dangers, all the more so should … Continue reading →

“Blessed are You, Hashem, our God, King of the universe, Who formed man with wisdom and created within him many openings and many hollow spaces. It is obvious and known before Your Throne of Glory that if even one of them would be … Continue reading →

People commonly make the mistake of thinking that chesed which is paid for may no longer be considered chesed. For example, if you sell items that people need, even though you take money to earn a living, your supplying of … Continue reading →

Sfas Emes notes that parshas Vayeitzei is written in all Torahs without a single paragraph break, which represents Yakov’s unceasing labor, as well as the fact that throughout his exile, he didn’t allow his mind’s focus to be disrupted, maintaining … Continue reading →

There is great power in asking yourself two questions: 1.What were my previous thoughts on this subject? 2. What new understanding have I now gained? The best way to appreciate a virtue is to evaluate how things are without that … Continue reading →

Nature:  Miracles that occur more often. ~ R’ Yerucham Levovitz zt”l

The best relationship between husband and wife will obtain when both achieve and practice the virtue of giving.  Then their love will never cease and their lives will be filled with happiness and contentment for as long as they live … Continue reading →

Having good children is 50% prayer and 50% shalom bayis.  ~ The Steipler Gaon Note that the Shalah Hakadosh identifies three places in the morning tefilos where one should specifically daven for his or her children: The first bracha of … Continue reading →

When you help someone whom others were unable to help, don’t say anything that would imply criticism of those other people.  If the Almighty has given you wisdom that he did not give to others, do not boast about your … Continue reading →