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When you pray, trust that Hashem will listen to your prayers and do what’s best for you; not what you think is best.  ~ paraphrased from R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

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 →

If a person speaks badly about others and disgraces them, he will be spoken against and disgraced in return (in addition to his punishment in the World to Come). ~ The Chofetz Chaim

Our sages teach that there is no wealth in the world that is adequate compensation for even the tiniest of mitzvot.  We’d surely be happy if we found a two-carat diamond on the sidewalk, so why not be happy with … Continue reading →

We can’t always get what we want; We should just be happy we don’t get what we deserve!

One who does not see G-d everywhere does not see him anywhere. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

Our bond with Hashem is our ultimate merit.  It makes no difference whether we receive or not – our primary goal is our personal connection with our Father. ~ R’ Menachem Azolai as translated by Dov Elias

Life is a bitter experience when a person doesn’t know what he or she is living for. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

Someone said to Reb Yisrael Salanter zy’a “I am set in my ways; I don’t think I’ll ever do teshuvah.” Reb Yisrael Salanter rebuked him, “Chazal tell us that when we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, the Satan gets … Continue reading →

The only difference between a poor person and a wealthy one is the future.  Whatever happened to them in the past is no longer relevant.  We all live in the present moment regardless of our life situation.  No matter what … Continue reading →