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Rabbi Nechunya ben Hakanah was asked by his disciples how he had merited such a long life.  He answered them: “I never sought honor at the expense of my fellow, I never went to sleep without forgiving anyone who might … Continue reading →

Desires must be purified and idealized, not eradicated.  ~ Vilna Gaon

Whenever you see that someone has made a mistake, view the situation as a learning experience to prevent yourself from making similar mistakes.  Moreover, utilize this experience as a guide to what knowledge and information you should try to impart … Continue reading →

There are two basic approaches that are possible to take when you see someone doing something wrong.  One is to speak harshly to the person and tell him that what he is doing is wrong.  But this approach does not … Continue reading →

Tonight, the 8th night of Chanukah is Zos Chanukah.  My post earlier this morning inadvertently indicated that it is today, and so I wanted to correct that.  I sent out this post today  in order to prepare for tonight and … Continue reading →

What the tzaddikim of the generation accomplish through their lofty Neilah prayers on Yom Kippur, a simple Jew can ask and accomplish with his prayers on Zos Chanukah, the eighth day of Chanukah. ~ Rav Yisroel Rhiziner zt”l Use tonight and tomorrow … Continue reading →

In a time of increasing darkness, we must respond with an increasing of light. ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe

When we spin the dreidel this Chanukah, keep in mind that the gematria (numerical value) of the four letters on the dreidel, Nun, Gimmel, Hay and Shin is 358 which equals the word Moshiach, for which we eagerly await.

One who is accustomed to kindle lights [on Chanukah] will be rewarded and have children who are Torah scholars… Talmud Shabbos 23b

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.