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Identify that Prayer #9

Give thanks to Hashem, declare His Name, make His acts known among the peoples.  Sing to Him, make music to Him, speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy Name, be glad of heart, you who seek Hashem. Search … Continue reading →

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Step up

In times such as ours, when capable people are scarce, anyone who shows willingness to tackle a vital problem has divine assistance heaped upon him. ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt’l

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Personal Dignity

Modesty is not about being covered up, but about awareness of a private life and of personal dignity.  Today this concept of private dignity does not exist. As a result, everything is flaunted, everything is public. ~ R’ Yaakov Weinberg … Continue reading →

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The Gossiper

Regarding the gossiper does Hashem say: “He and I cannot dwell together in this world.” ~ Talmud Arachin 15b

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Chayim

The Hebrew word for life, Chayim, is in the plural form.  Indeed, life is an experience to be shared. ~ R’ Shlomo Wolbe zt”l

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Truly Rich

A person who truly trusts in G-d is truly rich.  But a person who is only reputed to trust in G-d is like a person who is only reputed to be rich. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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Past Misbehavior

You are forbidden to belittle someone by telling others about his family’s misbehavior or his own past misbehavior, especially when he presently behaves properly. ~ Guard Your Tongue

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Where to Begin…

Don’t busy yourself with making plans to learn, just sit and learn. ~ R’ Yaakov Meir Shechter

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13th Century Diet?

Eat only enough to satisfy your hunger and you will protect yourself from trouble and preserve your health. Do not keep eating as long as the food still appeals to you, because the palate always wants more until the stomach … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Gift

Our holy master Rebbe Nachman says: The greatest gift we can give someone is to give him back his self confidence. ~ R’ Shlomo Carlebach zt”l

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