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The Seder night is a time to tell our children not only about our past but to inspire them about the future, to instill in them the hope and faith that redemption is always possible. ~ R’ Shlomo Carlebach zt”l

The matzah represents both our affliction and our freedom. It teaches us that within the hardships of life lie the seeds of redemption. ~ R’ Joseph B. Soloveitchik zt”l

When Reb Shlomo Frishtik asked R’ Shlomke of Zvhil zt”l whether to have his seder at his father’s home or his in-laws’, based on which matzah they used—hand or machine—R’ Shlomke answered: “In Shamayim, they won’t ask what kind of … Continue reading →

“People ask how to kasher their keilim for Pesach… But who asks how to kasher their mouth— to make it a holy vessel, worthy of eating the matzah?” ~ R’ Berish of Biyala zt”l

Whatever you’re doing, do it with a SMILE!   Taking out the garbage? Cleaning? Shopping for Pesach?    The cost of Matzah doesn’t go down because you’re miserable about it. כי בשמחה תצאו – let’s do it with a smile 🙂 ~ … Continue reading →

“Let your garments always be white, and let your head never lack oil.”~ Kohelet 9:8 Imagine wearing pure white, expensive silk garments, and balancing a full jug of oil on your head.  One careless moment — one slip of focus … Continue reading →

Many of the things people worry about never actually happen. But constant fear of what might go wrong can make even a good life feel like suffering. This kind of suffering is self-inflicted — and unnecessary. Next time you find … Continue reading →

A person cannot rely on his wealth, his wisdom, or his strength. The only thing that can truly protect him… is his tefillah. ~ Midrash Tehillim (Shocher Tov) 142:1

Many people say they doubt something will work out, and they come up with every reason why it’s not possible. But if you believe in Hashem, the only thing that’s truly impossible… is having doubts.

Rebbetzin Kanievsky a”h would share a teaching from her father, Rav Elyashiv zt”l: A powerful segulah against fear — such as during childbirth or other frightening moments — is to visualize the letters of Hashem’s Name, Yud–Kei–Vav–Kei, written in the … Continue reading →