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“A fool believes all things” (Proverbs 15:15) [but is] better off than he who is sophisticated and skeptical of everything. One can begin by ridiculing foolishness and falsehood. Eventually he will ridicule everything and end up denying even the truth. … Continue reading →

Consider money given to charity as though it were spent on a personal need or desire. Such money actually remains our own, safely invested in our Heavenly bank account, since we have not really parted with it. ~ R’ Yehoshua … Continue reading →

Everything you see in the world – everything that exists – it is all a test to give man freedom of choice. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

As long as we are alive, we should think to ourselves, “How happy I would be if I obtained a large amount of money.  No amount of money, however, can compare to the greater value of life itself. ~ Pele … Continue reading →

Just think – there is no one else like you.  Cherish your specialness. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

It is written in Tehillim 89:9 “וֶאֱמוּנָתְךָ סְבִיבוֹתֶיךָ”  This can be translated, “When one has emunah, it is like he is hugging Hashem, kiveyachol. ~ R’ Moshe of Kobrin zt”l

The night was created for Torah study. ~ Talmud Eruvin 65a It is a great opportunity this year with Shavuos night coming right after Shabbos.  Not that one should prepare for after Shabbos, but there is nothing wrong with taking … Continue reading →

If a non-Jew would know the enjoyment of learning a daf Gemara before Shacharis on Shabbos morning, he would convert just to have the opportunity to experience it. ~ The Chazon Ish

Before you open your mouth, be silent and reflect: “What benefit will my speech bring me or others?” ~ R’ Menachem Mendel Leffin zt”l

It is well known that the three major characteristics for which people are praised in this world are: wisdom, strength and wealth. Wisdom is the most secure of these, for it resides within a person’s soul.  Moreover, one’s wisdom generally … Continue reading →