BS”D Our Sages tell us that no blessing in this world can materialize without shalom (peace). Shalom is the vessel that holds all the kinds of brocha– whether physical or spiritual– that HaShem can bestow upon us, such as health, happiness, a livelihood, children, and peace of mind. In Judaism one of the most critical…
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BS”D The days of Chanukah are a time to thank HaShem and praise His Great Name על נסיך ועל נפלאותיך ועל ישועותיך… “…for Your miracles, for Your wonders and for Your salvations” We recall what HaShem did for our forefathers and for us as a nation… how He, in His great love for us, saved…
BS”D One of the most basic and fundamental elements of teshuva is the yearning for change— the longing to break through the blocks, fears, doubts, and confusions that prevent us from reaching our spiritual potential. This sincere yearning alone is a very powerful thing. Don’t ever underestimate it. You may feel very far away from…
BS”D Seek Hashem when He can be found. Call upon Him when He is near. Yeshayah 55:6 According to Chazal, this possuk refers to Elul and even more so to the Ten Days of Repentance. Even though repentance and petition are always appropriate, during the ten days between Rosh HaShanah and Yom HaKipurim it is…
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BS”D There are many ways to get chizuk when life gets confusing or difficult. We can daven to HaShem, say Tehillim, pick up an inspiring book or listen to a class. We can talk to a loved one or speak with a Rav or Rebbe… But sometimes the biggest chizuk can come from within. The…
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