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Live your life in such a way, that those who know you, but don’t know Hashem, will come to know Hashem because they know you. ~ unknown

When Rosh Chodesh is observed appropriately, the entire month will be like Rosh Chodesh because the body follows the head… Therefore, it is proper for the wise to pay attention to Rosh Chodesh to serve Hashem properly on that day, … Continue reading →

When I think about the miracle of the continued existence of our nation, it is as astounding to me as the exodus from Mitzrayim. ~ R’ Yaakov Emden zt”l Why is it so amazing?  In his Hagaddah, Rabbi Frand answers, … Continue reading →

If you hear your mouth say you will do something, don’t believe it – until you see yourself get up and start. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

Awe inspired by God’s magnitude, exaltedness, and awesome power never leaves a person or parts from him all the days of his life. It is the gateway to pure love and intense yearning. ~ R’ Bachya Ibn Paquda zt”l

We humans have a tendency to always want more.  Therefore it is easy to forget to feel grateful and happy with what we already have. We should strive to feel a joy that is complete. Lack of joy with what … Continue reading →

The Beis Avraham zt’l would tell those who needed a shidduch, parnassah, or a refuah to say the entire Tehillim on Shevi’i shel Pesach, because it’s a day of salvations.

The Beis Aharon zt’l (p.93:) writes, “The six days [of Pesach] are a preparation for the seventh day, for the primary day is the seventh day of Pesach, since that is perfection, the day they said shirah.” Rebbe Mendel of Riminov zt’l said, … Continue reading →

True belief means giving oneself over to God, trusting in Him totally and never doubting Him, no matter what the circumstances.  This is the concept of faith – to cling to Him completely and unequivocally.  Such attachment brings a person … Continue reading →