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One who denies one’s strength is not humble, but rather a fool.  Rather, a humble person is one who understands that all his strengths and accomplishments are a gift from Heaven.  The more a person recognizes this, the more humble … Continue reading →

Our Sages teach, “Greet every person with a pleasant countenance” (Pirkei Avos 1:15). The Mishnah specifically uses the all-encompassing term “every person” because it includes ourselves. No matter how many mistakes and failures we have, we are obligated to still … Continue reading →

Regarding a shidduch, the Beis Yisrael zt”l would say, “when the right minute comes, it happens in less than a minute.”  And therefore people shouldn’t fear, because everything will happen in due time. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman

Many times I have seen a person pass a synagogue, and the people inside call out to him, “Holy! Holy! Please come in and join us!”  But I have yet to see a person pass by a house where a … Continue reading →

All my life I have been raised among sages, and I have found nothing better for a person than silence. ~ Rabban Shimon Ben Galmliel

Your issue is not that you feel different; the issue is that you are different but you think you’re not supposed to be different. ~ Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Humility is a noble trait and a good quality, the opposite of pride.  One who possesses this trait has already spared his soul many kinds of evils, and one who has attained this honored state is performing a divine commandment … Continue reading →

If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow? ~  Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Continuing on yesterday’s theme, R’ Elimelech Biderman explains based on the Sfas Emes that when one is ready to make sacrifices and guard his eyes to keep the Torah, he is living with mesirus nefesh. The sefarim describe the great … Continue reading →

If I am ready to give my life for Hashem, shouldn’t I be able to give away a taavah (desire) for Hashem?  If a taavah is forbidden or improper, shouldn’t I refrain? Holding back is far easier than sacrificing one’s … Continue reading →