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You can have a thousand problems in life until you have a health problem, and then you only have one.  If you are blessed with good health, recognize how fortunate you are and give thanks to Hashem.

The effort is up to you.   The results are up to God. Most of our frustrations come from playing God. Work hard, but stay in your lane. ~ Gedale Fenster

Zos Chanukah is the deepest light of all. It’s the light that sees the tears we don’t cry, the prayers we can’t say, and the broken pieces of our hearts that long for healing. ~ R’ Shlomo Carlebach zt’l

The menorah’s light rises heavenward, but its warmth spreads outward, reminding us that our bond with Hashem must inspire love and kindness to those around us. ~ The Maggid of Mezritch

When a person kindles the flame of the menorah, they also ignite a holy spark within their soul. ~ The Baal Shem Tov

Shabbos and Chanukah together represent two types of light: Shabbos is the internal light that illuminates the soul, while Chanukah is the external light that shines into the world. Together, they teach us to bring the holiness of the soul … Continue reading →

Chanukah is not just about remembering a miracle; it is about understanding that we, too, are capable of bringing light into a dark world. ~ R’ Adin Steinsaltz zt”l

The miracle of Chanukah was not just the oil burning for eight days—it was the courage to light it in the first place, in a time of darkness. ~ R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l

When we run out of avenues of hishtadlus, we shouldn’t despair because at that point, we are in the ideal position to rely completely on Hashem. ~ R’ David Sutton

There is no standard ratio of bitachon to hishtadlus.  The calculation depends on the person.  The more bitachon he has, the less hishtadlus he must do. ~ The Beis HaLevi