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In every stage of spiritual growth a person has different impulses and desires.  The more elevated a person becomes, the more he has to fight off strong impulses (Sukah 52a).  A person should not think he is on a lower … Continue reading →

When the Shabbos table is set and ready by noon on Friday, it’s a segulah for shalom bayis. ~ R’ Hershel of Ziditchov zt”l

I do my best and Hashem does the rest. And when I don’t do my best, Hashem helps me clean up the mess. ~ Ms. Chevi Garfinkel

The world exists in the merit of those who remain silent [and do not answer back] in a dispute. ~ Talmud Chulin 89

When someone gets angry on Friday, realize that it isn’t him or her; it’s the yetzer hara who is instigating the anger.  Recognize this and it will be easier to forgive.  ~ The Chida

Mussar sefarim inspire us to teshuvah, but they, by themselves, are also not sufficient to free us from sins.  Learning Gemara is essential! Reb Shlomo Karliner  zt”l said that “Gemera” comes from the word “Gomrei” coals, because the Gemara is … Continue reading →

The Gemara teaches that Hashem says to us the following: “My son, I created the yetzer hara and I created the Torah as its spice (remedy).  If you study Torah, you aren’t in his hands…But if you don’t study Torah, … Continue reading →

Do not consider any mitzvah small, because what is small to you is great to Him. ~ Chovos Halevovos (Shaar Cheshbon Hanefesh 5) — The answer to yesterday’s “Identify that Prayer:” “This emanated from Hashem; it is wondrous in our … Continue reading →

If the Shabbos would only be a gift from Hashem, then the common people would experience the same elation and ecstasy as the greatest tzaddik.  But this is not so.  An ordinary Jew feels very little of the spiritual bliss … Continue reading →