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In Heaven, Hashem has angels who serve Him with perfection. Hashem created man and put him on earth because He wants something new from us, something that doesn’t exist in Heaven. The novelty is a human being who has a … Continue reading →

When you daven, Hashem is listening. People pay so much money for someone to listen to them.  Hashem is the best therapist!   He’s a free therapist!   Talk to Him.  He’s listening. ~ R’ Yisroel Majeski

The Beis HaLevi states that the mitzvah of Ahavas Yisrael can be fulfilled by harboring love for every fellow Jew within our hearts, which indicates that this mitzvah can be performed constantly, regardless of one’s location.  Expounding upon this concept, … Continue reading →

Why in the world are you worried about tomorrow? I’ll tell you why – because you think you did today.   You don’t realize that today was from Hashem! If you knew that today was a gift, you wouldn’t ask about … Continue reading →

If a person constantly keeps his mind focused on doing mitzvos, his mind will be free from thoughts that lead to sadness. ~ R’ Pinchas of Koretz zt”l (1725-1791)

You ask, “How can I be happy if I am not?” True, you can’t control the way you feel, but you do have control over your conscious thought, speech and actions. Do something simple: Think good thoughts, speak good things, … Continue reading →

Chazal (Beitzah 15:2) say “If one wants to ensure that his property will remain with him, he should plant an adar.” The Bnei Yissaschar explains that he should implant into his heart the lessons of Adar, the emunah that Hashem … Continue reading →

According to the Arizal, one should recite before Shacharis, “I accept upon myself the mitzvah to love my friend as myself.” A child asked his father, “I would understand reaffirming one’s love for Hashem before prayer, but what is the … Continue reading →

There is no reward in this world for mitzvos ~ Kiddushin 39b Blessings are not payments for our mitzvos but rather, they are benefits that help us to serve G-d at a higher level. When we enjoy a nice meal … Continue reading →

The cloudy days of life are forecasting a downpour of blessings from Above. ~ The Noda B’Yehudah (1713-1793)