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Real Effort

When Hashem orders us to do something, He also gives us the strength and ability to accomplish that mission.   This does not mean it will be easy.   This will sometimes require great effort.  Yet our Sages teach us that real … Continue reading

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It Starts Today

You can’t wake up in the morning and decide you’re an expert. But today is a good day to wake up and decide to become one. ~ R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l (1895-1986)

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Don’t Sit in His Seat

When the Gemara says, don’t sit in your parents’ seat, it also means, don’t sit in our Father in Heaven’s place.  Let Hashem run the world! ~ Sfas Emes (1847-1905)

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Yehudim = Bitachon

The word, “Yehudim” (Jews) shares the same gematria (numerical value) as the word “Bitachon” (75).   Indeed, a Jew lives – and is defined – by his constant bitachon. ~ The Ben Ish Chai (1834-1909)

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Too Much Emotional Weight

Convert your worries into prayers. Cast your burden on your Creator. Your body and mind can’t handle all the emotional weight. ~ Gedale Fenster

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Become the Light!

If everything around you seems dark, it’s Hashem’s way of telling you to become the light. ~ R’ Shmuel Reichman

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Take Advantage – Extra Tzedakah on Chanukah

It is customary to give extra Tzedakah on Chanukah.  The Yesod V’Shoresh H’Avodah teaches based on the Zohar Hakadosh and the Kisvei Ha’Arizal, that one who is lax in giving Tzedakah all year round can rectify this by increasing his or … Continue reading

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The Shamash

The flames of the menorah, a perfect row of lights, are magnificent.  But then there is the shamash, just a little higher, in a row by itself. If a person devotes his life to self-enhancement, to self-perfection, to growth, that’s … Continue reading

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A Message from the Flickering Flames

The menorah goes in the window not just for the outside world to see, but to tell us, the people in the house: Look out at the big world. Now, see that menorah, and the little flame. It’s a message to you. … Continue reading

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Stand Back

You may be running to pursue a livelihood, but in reality, it is chasing you.  Do not allow your day to be consumed by work while disregarding family and spirituality.  When it comes to earning a living, do what is … Continue reading

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