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The song of salvation at the sea hearkens back to the Jewish people’s slavery and suffering in Egypt. If not for the pain they endured, there would be no miraculous deliverance. ~ The Beis HaLevi (1820-1892)

We humans race across the world to discover things… Yet, one place we neglect to search is our heart… And it is there that we will find God. ~ R’ Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin (1823-1900)

When you are traveling and cannot learn Torah and daven as usual, do not be distressed. Hashem wants you to worship Him in different ways. ~ The Baal Shem Tov (1698-1760)

Do not say someone was late and missed the train. He simply came early for the next train. Everything is in the hands of Heaven. ~ R’ Yosef Yoizel Hurwitz zt”l (1847-1919)

Rava told the people of his community, “Honor your wives so that you will become wealthy” ~ Bava Metzia 59a R’ Eliemech Biderman explains, that at the first sin of creation, women were cursed that their husbands would rule over … Continue reading →

The purpose of prayer is not to get us out of trouble. The purpose of trouble is to get us into prayer. ~ R’ Yitzchak Hutner zt”l (1906-1980)

Quickly write down the top 3 blessings you have in your life. Now, look at the list. How many people wrote, “I’m thankful to be a Jew?” Most people do not, but not because they don’t feel that way. They … Continue reading →

An act of kindness performed today is like a seed that blossoms forth salvation at the most beneficial time, either for you or for a future descendant.  ~ R’ Samson Rafael Hirsch zt”l (1808-1888)

Rabbi Yisroel Salanter would constantly say that the root of all transgressions is a lack of Emuna.  It comes from a failure to internalize the fact that there is a reward for doing good and punishment for doing wrong.   It … Continue reading →

To attain bitachon, one also needs bitachon! Have bitachon that Hashem will help you attain bitachon! ~ The Satmar Rebbe zt”l (1887-1979)