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On October 7, 2023, we were tested in ways we could never have imagined. But through our pain, we discovered the boundless power of Emuna—faith that cannot be shaken.  Our ancestors endured, and so do we, for the light of … Continue reading →

Giving tzedakah on erev Rosh Hashana is a great mitzvah.  In fact, it opens the Heavenly Gates of Mercy wide open, for just as we take pity on the poor, Hashem takes pity on us. ~ Ohr Hachayim On that … Continue reading →

I wasn’t in Heaven, and I don’t know the beis din’s verdicts.  However, I will know what was decided in the Divine Court when the year passes. ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt”l

Imagine standing in court, awaiting sentencing for a crime you’ve committed. Fear grips you—until you look up and see that the judge is your own father. Relief and hope flood your heart, for you know he loves you and will … Continue reading →

I have sat in rehabilitation centers and heard the experts tell parents: Please, make sure your child believes that you will never give up on him or her. Maybe they will relapse, but you, the parents, can never give up, … Continue reading →

Rabbi Natan says that every time we thank God, we get additional awareness. Every time we complain, we lose our awareness. The best way to turn our problems into opportunities is to thank God for them. Don’t let your emotions … Continue reading →

Don’t be afraid of discovering that the “real you” may be different than the “current you.” ~ R’ Noach Weinberg

Our job is to grab inspiration and hold onto it, to bring it to life. That’s your neshamah. We are not a religion that says “physicality here” and “spirituality here.”  We say it’s all one, we take an apple and … Continue reading →

If you find yourself wondering where Hashem is during a difficult time in your life, remind yourself that as long as you rely on Him, He is focused on you. ~ R’ David Sutton

When you do a business deal, work out the details, complete the transaction, and sign on the dotted line, it’s nice, but that’s not when the joy comes. It’s great, but it’s not the ultimate. The happiest part of the … Continue reading →