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The  numerical value of the Hebrew word “HaSaTaN” (the Satan) is equal to 364. That is because on the 365th day – Yom Kippur,  Hashem silences the Satan enabling us to emerge meritorious in judgement. Gemar Chasima Tovah!    

Teshuva (repentance) means to come back to the greatness which is expected of us, even if you did not do any sins at all. Did you learn enough Torah? Did you love Hashem enough? Did you think about His greatness enough? … Continue reading →

If G-d wanted perfection, He would have been perfectly happy sitting on His heavenly throne surrounded by angels or he might have created a man that can’t sin. But G-d desired something more, something better than perfection. He created this world, … Continue reading →

On Yom Kippur, the Kohen Gadol would say Achas, Achas v’Achas, Achas u’Shtayim until ‘Achas va’Sheva’ The Imrei Emes explains that the most precious moment for Hashem is when one makes a strong resolve to improve his ways. Afterwards, he may have ups … Continue reading →

Every aspect of creation possesses a Godly spark that gives it life and maintains its existence; but the material nature of the world conceals this inner Godliness and prevents its expression. The purpose of a Jew’s life is to elevate … Continue reading →

I try to post this every year before Rosh Hashana because it is just such an amazing opportunity that everyone should try to take advantage of right now. Many years ago, the Lubavitcher Rebbe established “Keren Hashana,” a fund that will … Continue reading →

Rosh Hashana is the “head” of the new year and not the “beginning” of the new year because Hashem lets us start off on top and it’s up to us where we go from there. May you and your family … Continue reading →

My precious child, I want to wish you a shana tova, a sweet new year, and share with you a few things that I think you need  to know. When I look at you I see something very different than … Continue reading →

Adam, the first human being, opened his eyes to a world that appeared to have always been. He lifted his eyes to the vast sky above. He gazed about at the bustling life. He beheld mighty mountains and majestic waterfalls, … Continue reading →

Whatever you think Hashem has in His mind (so to speak), there’s nothing as central, nothing as weighty, nothing as urgent in the mind of Hashem as what is happening to the Am Yisroel right now, in this little world. … Continue reading →