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“Everything that occurs comes from G-d, and G-d is only good. But if you and your world are not prepared to receive such good, it may manifest itself as apparent bad. Struggle hard to see the good, think positively — … Continue reading →

The first thing needed to fix this world is that Jews should love each other and be united. And this can begin even without a planning committee and without funding. It can begin with you. —A letter from The Lubavitcher … Continue reading →

“You ask, ‘How can I be happy if I am not?’ True, you can’t control the way you feel, but you do have control over your conscious thought, speech and actions. Do something simple: Think good thoughts, speak good things, … Continue reading →

One evening there was a knock at the door and dozens of people stood outside.  The owner of the house asked them who they were.  One of them responded, “I am happiness.  He is emuna.  That one is wealth.  This … Continue reading →

“God is both far and near.  How is this?  Rabbi Yehudah bar Shimon said:  From here to the heavens is a journey of 500 years.  We thus see that God is far. How do we know that He is close?  … Continue reading →

“When a person has a major problem, worrying prevents him from thinking of practical ways to solve the problem.  The calmer you are, the easier it will be for you to solve the problem.” ~ Yosef Ometz (Torah Tavlin)

In response to an antisemitic political taunt made by Daniel O’Connell in the British parliament, Benjamin Disraeli replied with this statement: “Yes, I am a Jew, and when the ancestors of the Right Honourable Gentleman were brutal savages in an unknown … Continue reading →

“Even an angel cannot do two things at the same time.” ~ Bereishis Rabbah

“People often avoid making decisions out of fear of making a mistake.  Actually, the failure to make decisions is one of life’s biggest mistakes.” ~ R’ Noah Weinberg