Shine a Little Light
Imagine our disappointment when the pitiful reality of false philosophies and values is exposed! Chanukah teaches us to remember that our light is from Hashem.
Jenn Safra
Jenn Safra
Spreading our Wings
Am I really that important? How is it possible that my actions affect the highest Heavens? What does it matter what I do? I mean… I’m just little old me…
Small Change
Is change easy? Why are people so afraid of change? “I grew up a certain way and I am too set in my ways,” some feel. But, nothing could be further from the truth…
The Crock Pot
The benefit of the Torah that we learn here is but a drop of water in the ocean of the knowledge that we are destined to enjoy in the times of Moshaich…
The Mystical Power of Shabbat
Shabbat is the mitzvah mentioned the most times in the Torah. Our Rabbis, of blessed memory, taught that all of one’s transgressions are forgiven if he keeps Shabbat properly…
Dealing with Hardships
Hashem guides and directs every single aspect of our life in order to bring out the best in us. Never ever should we feel that we have been dealt an unfair hand…
The Mysterious Honk
Falling asleep at the wheel, he suddenly heard a loud honk that startled the daylights out of him; a big semi-trailer was headed straight for him, in his lane…
Words of Encouragement
How much encouragement do our spouses, children, friends and other loved ones need? Oftentimes, a few words of encouragement are the best gift one can give anyone…
Vayigash: The Conversation
Parshat Vayigash: The commentators tell us that Yosef did not continue studying Torah with his father after that meeting. What prevented him?
The Prince and the Pasture
The spoiled prince couldn't understand how and why the seemingly-senseless farmer repeatedly "ruined" the world's beautiful creations and "destroyed" the landscape…
The Belated Wedding
“Why are you crying, little girl” said Rav Aryeh Levine. “My mommy is very sick, and I can tell from the doctors’ faces that there isn't much hope”…
Milk and Cookies
King Solomon teaches: "Cast your bread upon the waters…" The good that people do for others pays tremendous dividends, in this world and in the next…