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Always on Our Minds

“Can you imagine waiting for somebody 2,000 years? We’ve been waiting for Yerushalayim for 2,000 years. We’ve been thinking about Yerushalayim for 2,000 years. The truth is that I’m always thinking about Yerushalayim. It is the one place I never … Continue reading

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The Paradox of anti-Semitism

The paradox of anti-Semitism is that it is invariably up to the Jews to explain away the charges.  The anti-Semite simply has to make them. ~ Jack Schwartz

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Thanking People

You cannot even have an artificial attitude [of thanks] toward Hashem unless you have a natural behavior pattern of thanking people. If you acquire that behavior pattern, you will thank your mother or your wife for making your meals, you … Continue reading

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Redemption

Several times a day we request redemption, but requesting is not enough.  We must demand redemption, just as a worker demands his salary.  For, the halacha states that if a person does not demand his pay, his employer need not … Continue reading

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Experience

Experience is the hardest teacher.  It gives you the test first, and the lesson afterward.

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Hashem’s Hand

Those who leave everything in Hashem’s Hand will eventually see Hashem’s Hand in everything. Sorry for the delay.  Have a wonderful Shabbos!

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IDF Chief Chazzan – Prayer for the State of Israel

Happy Yom Ha’atzmaut!  It is worth watching this powerful video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTJH5DsJavY

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Monsters

“Monsters exist, but they are too few in number to be truly dangerous. More dangerous are the common men, the functionaries ready to believe and to act without asking questions.”  ~ Primo Levi

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Yom HaShoah

Yom HaShoah is a vital day in the Jewish calendar, providing us with a focal point for our remembrance. We cannot bring the dead back to life, but we can bring their memory back to life and ensure they are … Continue reading

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Lincoln’s Policy

President Abraham Lincoln was once criticized for his policy toward his enemies. “Why do you try to befriend them?” he was asked. “You should try to destroy them.” “Do I not destroy my enemies,” the president asked, “by befriending them?” … Continue reading

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