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We must be like an airplane, slowly gaining momentum until we lift off Heavenward. ~ R’ Yehudah Zev Segal zt”l

I know the sun will rise tomorrow morning. Not because it rose yesterday, but because Hashem assured us in the Torah (Bereishis 8:22), “Day and night shall not cease.” ~ The Chofetz Chaim zt”l

Any heartfelt prayer must be answered.  It can’t be otherwise. ~ The Steipler Gaon zt”l

One who knows that everything he has is a gift from Hashem, and that it can be taken away from him, chas vishalom, in a second, the excitement never dissipates!   Why? Because every moment that Hashem allows me to retain … Continue reading →

There are 91 kosher and 85 non-kosher structures and situations of a sukkah mentioned in Shas.   The numerical value of the word “סוכה” when spelled in full, is 91, indicating a proper sukkah. The numerical value of the word “סכה” … Continue reading →

There is a halachah that “mitzta’er patur min ha-sukkah – One who feels discomfort is patur (exempt) from the sukkah.”  Aside from the normal interpretation, perhaps Chazal are teaching us something deeper: A person who finds himself in distress, “patur” … Continue reading →

If one gives generously to the needy, Hashem sees that he is a good trustee and will entrust him with even greater riches! ~ R’ Shimon Shkop zt”l

It’s never too late to become the person you could have been. ~ Heard from R’ Joey Haber

If I had my way, I would prefer never to die, for in the World to Come, there are no Yamim Noraim. What could the soul possibly do without Yom Kippur?! And what purpose is life without teshuvah?! ~ R’ … Continue reading →

The Arizal states that Yom Kippur is Yom Kippurim, a day like Purim.  The Shelah explains that just as the essence of Purim is fraternal love and kinship expressed in and engendered by mishaloch manos (sending presents to one’s friends) … Continue reading →