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Had I not fallen, I would not have arisen, had I not sat in darkness, Hashem would not have been a light for me. ~ Midrash Shocher Tov, Tehillim 5

The more we realize that there is no one else to rely on, the better off we are, and the better is our chance to survive and succeed.  Whether we are looking at the moral and physical dangers facing our … Continue reading →

When a person trusts in Hashem to provide for him, he will find peace of mind and tranquility of soul, for he knows that his allotment will not be passed on to someone else, nor will what was ordained for … Continue reading →

And now, O Israel, what does Hashem, your God, ask of you? Only to fear Hashem, your God, to go in all His ways and to love Him, and to serve Hashem, your God, with all your heart and with … Continue reading →

One of the questions that a person is asked at the ultimate judgment after death is, “Did you treat others like a king, with a pleasing and calm manner?”   ~ Maseches Chibut HaKever

Realize that whenever something happens in your life, it is because it was decreed by Hashem.  As the Sages (Chulin 7b) have said, “A person only bangs his finger in this world because it was so decreed from Above.” Therefore, whatever you have … Continue reading →

“One does not rely on a miracle.” (Pesachim 64b) The person, however, who serves Hashem over and beyond nature, may rely upon a miracle, which is over and beyond nature. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

We have to believe in other people. When we think about people who are struggling or going through a rough time, and we’re not sure if they will make it through – when we reflect and really believe that they … Continue reading →

They say “When I see it, I will believe it.” We say “When I believe it, then I will see it!” That’s the power of Bitachon! ~ Michael Safdie, quoting his mother

This Shabbos is one of the most special Shabbosim of the year.  On this Shabbos, Hashem consoles us and gives us hope for the future. The Maharil teaches, “The Shabbos after Tisha B’Av is Shabbos Nachamu.  The entire nation should … Continue reading →