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Drinking on Purim reminds us that we aren’t in the driver’s seat.  Hashem is driving us.  Everything is in His hands.  What we do and where we go is from Him. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman

There were Yidden who weren’t afraid of Haman’s decree.  They said, “We have a sister, Esther, in the palace.  She will take care of us.” Therefore, the Gemara (Megillah 15:) tells us that one of the reasons Esther invited Haman … Continue reading →

When one praises Hashem for the kindness Hashem performed in the past, this draws down Hashem’s kindness for continued kindness in the future.  ~ Tiferes Shlomo

People go willingly to doctors and dentists, even though they know that the procedure may be painful. They go because it is good for them, and if they don’t go through the discomfort, it will become far worse.  Similarly, when … Continue reading →

There is no such thing as a bad break.  Nothing happens to us that doesn’t need to happen to us.  ~ R’ Meachem Azolai

The Ribbono Shel Olam gives a person what that person needs to succeed, and success means being able to attain Olam Haba.  It might be riches and it might be poverty. The Chazon Ish says that bitachon doesn’t mean that … Continue reading →

Hashem doesn’t give us challenges that we can’t overcome. Every time you see a challenge that seems overwhelming, what that really tells you is that you have a power inside, that is hidden and untapped, and that’s bigger than that … Continue reading →

One of the reasons G-d gave us the Torah in the desert is to emphasize that the Torah is not linked exclusively with any particular country, not even the Holy Land. Wherever a Jew lives, he has to make a … Continue reading →

At the beginning of the week, we asked the following: If you could go back and be a fly on the wall and witness any event in history, when and where would it be?  The complete responses can be found … Continue reading →

When one begins on his path of teshuvah, Hashem sends a light of holiness that inspires him, and makes his return easy and enjoyable. Then, Hashem takes away the light and the tests begin. Now he must stand strong by … Continue reading →