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Everyone has their own tests. Be aware that you need Hashem’s help. Pray to Him, and you will have a far better chance of success. ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman

Sometimes we forget the tafkid, the goal, the mission with which we were charged. In life, we are the “kablanim,” contractors: contracted to work, not to succeed. We aren’t charged with finishing, but with doing. We don’t choose the job … Continue reading →

It states in Pirkei Avos (4:1): “Who is wealthy? He who is happy with his portion.”  The Sfas Emes zt’l notes that this also refers to your portion of ruchniyos. Even for ruchniyos, one should focus on the half-full cup.  You indeed wanted … Continue reading →

There are no duplicates in creation. Hashem created billions of people, and He gave each one its own spark of G-dliness.   When I look in the mirror, I see that.  The “Chibah Yeseirah” is the extra love Hashem gave each one … Continue reading →

It is impossible to pass through this world without troubles.  The difference between people is how they accept them. Some people pass through the world laughing, and some pass through the world crying. It is better to pass through the world with laughter. … Continue reading →

Wanting to learn Torah and wanting to daven well are good wishes. But to want what the Ribono Shel Olam wants, that is something else entirely.  ~   The Beis Avraham zt’l

The Beis Halevi writes that the commandment to love every Jew is a positive commandment. This implies that the love of every single individual Jew is a separate mitzvah on its own, and therefore, the more Jews one loves, the … Continue reading →

When a child runs into the middle of a busy street right into oncoming traffic and his father pulls him back and holds onto him, does that means the child’s freedom is being revoked?  Of course not.  So too, Torah … Continue reading →

We are accustomed to thinking that love of Torah leads to toil in Torah. However, in truth we see that it works the other way around; toil in Torah actually leads to love of Torah. ~ R’ Chaim Shmuelevitz zt”l

In order to improve the level of your prayers, remember a time and place when you felt spiritual elevation during prayer.  By reliving the scene in your mind, your prayers will be on a higher level. ~ R’ Zelig Pliskin