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Rabbi Leib Chasman related that he once ate a Friday night meal at the home of the Chofetz Chaim.  He was very surprised that the song, Shalom Aleichem, which is usually recited before the meal, was not said until after … Continue reading →

A person must be constantly on guard when he feels himself undergoing a period of spiritual descent, not to lose himself entirely. The plunge in itself is usually far more damaging than the level to which one has descended. If … Continue reading →

One’s trust in God during times of tragedy and darkness should stem from knowledge that God can rescue him from any difficulty, and that His salvation can come as swiftly as the blink of an eye.  Therefore, one must remain … Continue reading →

Love of all creatures is also love of God, for whoever loves the One loves all the works that He has made.  When one loves God, it is impossible not to love His creatures.  The opposite is also true: If … Continue reading →

More important than who one’s grandparents were, is who one’s grandchildren will be. ~ R’ Shlomo Riskin

Let the heart of those rejoice who seek the Lord ~ Divrei HaYamim 16:10 It is only human to feel downcast when searching for a lost item and to be happy when it is found.  “Those who seek the Lord” … Continue reading →

R’ Kalonymus Kalman Shapira of Piaseczno, also known as the Aish Kodesh, would tell his students each day when lessons were over and they were about to go home: “My dear boys, never forget that the greatest thing in this … Continue reading →

Regarding someone who was worried about his lack of money but reluctant to take from others, R’ Yechezkail Levenstein replied: “You wrote you find it difficult to take financial assistance from others.  That is truly the proper attitude to have.  … Continue reading →

When you have an awareness that a situation or occurrence is a test, you will find it much easier to deal with. To illustrate this concept, imagine that you went for a job interview and the potential employer shouted an … Continue reading →