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Think of the entire world as being held in balance, and this one deed of yours as the one to tip the scales. ~ Maimonides Just one more light can change everything! ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

We aren’t obligated to have a seudah on Chanukah.  Shulchan Aruch (670:2) states, “Some say that there is a little bit of a mitzvah to have large meals…” But it certainly isn’t an obligation. Why is Chanukah different than all other … Continue reading →

“May the Merciful One perform for us miracles just like He did for our fathers, in those days, in this time.” (Harachaman in Birchas Hamazon if forget Al Hanisim). Many question why we could say this Harachaman and pray for … Continue reading →

When Hashem performs open, revealed miracles, it generates awareness that even when matters seem natural, it’s Hashem’s hashgachah (see Ramban end of parashas Bo). Based on this, the Kedushas Levi (Chanukah, Kedushah 5) explains that we light Chanukah candles to contemplate … Continue reading →

If you find yourself in company, it is better that you be told: “Speak, why are you so still?” rather than that you speak and your words be burdensome to them and they will tell you: “Be quiet.” ~ Orchot … Continue reading →

Faith has many levels.  The level you are on depends on how intensely you live and feel your faith – how real and alive it is to you.  Concomitantly, your level of faith dictates the demands the Almighty will place … Continue reading →

Ask not “How can I get all the things I want?” Ask “How can I enjoy the things I have?” ~ Chicken Soup to Warm the Neshama

No two minds are alike, [just as] no two faces are alike ~ Berachot 58a