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Hashem, at times, issues harsh decrees, but He also gives us the strength to withstand them – to prevail.  ~ The Skulener Rebbe zt”l

Every moment of life, even if accompanied by the worst suffering, is the greatest gift a person can have. ~ R’ Chaim Kanievsky zt”l

The very fires that consume us are the fires that will give rise to the rebirth of the Jewish people. ~ R’ Elchonon Wasserman zt”l (1875-1941)

If this past Simchas Torah was like Tisha B’Av, may this coming Tisha B’Av be like Simchas Torah, with the coming of Moshiach!

The Sefer Chasidim (13) writes, “When Hakadosh Baruch Hu desires to bestow kindness on a person, the Satan (who is the middas hadin) comes before Hashem and says ‘Ribono Shel Olam, it isn’t proper to grant him these benefits before … Continue reading →

The Chovos HaLevavos quotes a pious person who says, “Did Hashem ever ask you to perform tomorrow’s mitzvos today?” Of course not! Similarly, Hashem gives us today what we need today, and tomorrow He will give us what we need … Continue reading →

Hashem has pleasure when He bestows good fortune upon His children.  When His children accept those positive experiences, they are performing a mitzvah because of the pleasure they give to Hashem.  ~ R’ Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev zt”l (1740-1810)

A wise person’s attitude towards future needs is rooted in the belief that “his confidence in the income and assets destined for him that are still in Hashem’s hands is even stronger than his confidence in those that he already … Continue reading →

I am not afraid of the severe aveiros, because they are severe [and I will anyway be cautious].  I fear the lighter mitzvos because they are lighter [and I don’t realize how cautious I must be not to transgress them]. … Continue reading →

There is a time for every emotion—happiness, anger, worry—but the key is to experience them appropriately.  Chazal teach us that the only legitimate worry should be about sinning and the quality of our Divine service.  Worrying about livelihood or material … Continue reading →