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In communist Russia, there was a group of people who studied Torah in a basement. It was crowded there, but they were afraid to study in the open. There was one person, who didn’t understand Torah, but he would go … Continue reading →

Referring to Dovid HaMelech, Hashem said “it is better for me one day that you study Torah than the thousand sacrifices that your son Shlomo will bring on the mizbeiach.” ~ Talmud Shabbos 30a

wor·ry·ing ˈwərēiNG/ adjective To borrow pain from the future!

From everything that one sees or hears, one should derive a lesson in the service of the Creator. ~ Baal Shem Tov

Why do people not have what they want? Because they don’t want what they have. If only they would want what they have, they would have what they want! ~ The Alter of Kelm

Looking for some real beauty tips? For beautiful lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a nice physique, share your food with the hungry. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you … Continue reading →

Our Sages tell us that the world depends on the merit of those who remain silent amid controversy (Chullin 89a) ~ The Chofetz Chaim

The Gaon, Rav Meir Shapiro, z’tl, the Rav of Lublin once told a childhood story about his mother.  “When I was a boy, my family was forced to move several times from house to house.  We also moved from city … Continue reading →

People worry that they might not have with what to live.  They should rather worry they won’t have with what to die.  ~ Chofetz Chaim zt”l in Chayai Hamussar

When looking back at your past suffering, feel joy.  They have already benefited you by atoning for your misdeeds and at present you no longer feel pain from those past misfortunes. ~ Derech Tzadikim