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Chazal say, “Everything is in Heaven’s hands, except for yiras Shamayaim.” The Rebbe of Kotzk zt’l explains that when one prays for material matters, Heaven decides whether it is good for him to receive this or not. But when one prays for Torah, mitzvos, … Continue reading →

First we pray and then we do our hishtaldus.  But remember, “it isn’t hishtaldus that helps.  It is an obligation…a tax all mankind must pay…  After one does this obligation, Hashem’s blessings can come.  ~ Mesilas Yesharim

Last two suggestions before Yom Kippur: Let’s work on the very first piece of advice that the Ramban gave his son in his Igeret HaRamban: “Get into the habit of always speaking calmly to everyone. This will prevent you from … Continue reading →

Let’s work on two items today:  Saying brachos with more kavanah and not forgetting to say a bracha achrona. How often do we say a bracha on food without thinking?  The Arizal taught, “The primary matter which leads to ruach hakadosh is … Continue reading →

Let’s work on not talking to our friends in shul, especially during the Torah reading, chazaratz Hashatz and other times that it is forbidden to speak.   I won’t discuss the scary things Chazal say about one who violates these halachot, … Continue reading →

Here are a few suggestions to implement before going to sleep: Bedtime Shema – There are so many reasons to say this. I’ll just point out two briefly: When we sleep, our neshamos leave us and go up to Heaven … Continue reading →

Perhaps, if you are not doing so already, add saying some Tehillim to your daily repertoire.  The power of reciting Tehillim is well documented.  The Tzemach Tzedek, went so far as to say: “If people would realize the power of … Continue reading →

Let’s work on coming to shul on time or even early! First consider this quote: “It was worthwhile for Hashem to create the world, and to keep it existing for six thousand years, just for one person to recite ‘Baruch … Continue reading →

However much Torah we are learning, we can probably learn more.  I don’t think there has ever been a time history where the opportunity to learn Torah was more accessible to the average person than it is today.  There are … Continue reading →

When we speak lashon hara about someone else, it essentially allows the Satan to speak lashon hara about us.  By speaking lashon hara, we literally give the Heavenly prosecutor the right to prosecute us for our sins. This is measure … Continue reading →