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On the first day of Sukkos, the Torah commands us to fulfill many mitzvos: sukkah, lulav, esrog, simchah, etc. On the rest of the days of Yom Tov, there are just two mitzvos (midiOraysa): sukkah and simchah. But on Shemini … Continue reading →

When approaching a mitzvah, a person should view it as if it is his only mitzvah, as if he is the only person in the world and as if this is the only day on which he can perform it. … Continue reading →

Although a sukkah is only a temporary dwelling, in certain respects, we treat it as if it were our regular home – eating, drinking and studying Torah in it.  This, too, is the way we should treat the world at … Continue reading →

Praiseworthy is the person who learns Torah in the sukkah.  He who sits in the sukkah for the sake of the mitzvah alone and rejoices in the Yom Tov will be surrounded by a Heavenly Cloud. He may not see … Continue reading →

Some people say they’ve seen the Ushpizin. I don’t see them, but I believe they are in my sukkah.  And believing is greater than seeing! The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

When one approaches a mitzvah, he must feel the greatest joy at the opportunity that he is offered with this mitzvah. When completing the mitzvah, he should feel happiness at having achieved his goal. But while he is actually doing … Continue reading →

When one works on himself in spiritual matters, he will find that he has ups and downs.  It is easy to feel discouraged when one finds himself on a lower level than previously.  However, R’ Tzadok HaKohen said, “It is … Continue reading →

The disguise in most blessings in disguise is not over the blessing, but over our eyes. ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein

He who trusts in Hashem will be surrounded by kindness (Tehilim 32:10) On this passuk, the Vilna Gaon explains that even a rasha who has bitachon (relies and trusts in Hashem) will be surrounded by kindness [and all his needs … Continue reading →

This Yom Kippur, daven as if your life depends on it, because it does.   Daven as if everything that will happen to you this year, both the good and the bad, depends on it, because, once again, it actually … Continue reading →