BS”D There are two ways to serve Hashem as hinted to in the prayers on Rosh HaShana: “If like children… if like servants…” A child doesn’t have to do anything to get this designation. When it comes to Hashem, he merely needs to acknowledge the fact that he is a child: “I’m Your child; You’re…
BS”D In Sefer Tehillim (95:7) it says that we are Hashem’s people “today, if you hear His Voice.” But, what does it mean in a practical sense to “hear” Hashem’s Voice? What exactly are we supposed to be listening for? A Bas Kol from Shamayim? And [Hashem] said: “Go out and stand in the mountain…
BS”D Lag B’Omer, which is the 33rd day of Sefiras HaOmer, and the 18th of Iyar, is a festive day celebrating two prominent, yet connected events: In the weeks between Pesach and Shavuos, all of Rabbi Akiva’s 24,000 students died in a plague because they did not properly respect and honor one another (Yevamos 62b). Though there are several…
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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 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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