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The Chidushei HaRim zt”l explains that on Purim, our tefillos have extraordinary power—whatever we ask is granted. But such an open gift could attract negative forces, so to conceal this immense gift, Chazal instituted the mitzvah to drink, so people … Continue reading →

The Chasam Sofer zt’l writes in the name of the Shev Yaakov that whoever studies Torah on Purim night (between the two megillah readings) is guaranteed to be a ben Olam HaBa.  It is also an auspicious time for tefillah.   … Continue reading →

A king needed to transport his most precious treasure—his crown—to a new palace. To protect it, he hid it in a simple wagon under straw. No one suspected its true value, and it arrived safely. This is Purim. A day … Continue reading →

I learned from a gadol z’l that on Purim it is mesugal to rise early in the morning and daven a lot, and specifically ask Hashem for children, health, and parnassah, or any other matter. One should pray for himself … Continue reading →

“The essence of free will is that one can always choose to elevate themselves higher.”   You are never stuck!  Every moment is a new opportunity to grow closer to Hashem. ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt”l

Why does the tzibur join the chazan in saying Modim, unlike the rest of Chazaras HaShatz, where we are yotzei through the chazan? “Gratitude to Hashem cannot be delegated to someone to do on our behalf – we must express … Continue reading →

Imagine a person winning a $50 million lottery—his joy would be indescribable! Overnight, his life is transformed, and he would never forget that moment.  Yet, the reward for a single mitzvah surpasses all the wealth in the world.  Every mitzvah … Continue reading →

When you experience moments of inspiration, immediately take some positive action to ensure that your elevated state will lead to practical accomplishments. ~ R’ Chaim Zaitchyk zt”l

Most people are fine today but worry about tomorrow. Yet, today is the tomorrow you were worried about yesterday—and you’re fine!  Trust that just as Hashem took care of you today, He will take care of you tomorrow.

“Know Him in all your ways.” (Mishlei 3:6) True yiras Shamayim isn’t out of reach—it takes just a few moments a day. Before you learn, daven, do a mitzvah, or even an everyday act, pause to focus your heart on … Continue reading →