The Act Of Giving
Putting our hand in our pocket to help a fellow human is a lofty act. But, doing so because Hashem commanded us to – and not because we “feel like it” – makes the act even loftier.
Rabbi Elazar Mordechai Kenig
Rabbi Elazar Mordechai Kenig
Teshuva and Desire
Through regret and teshuva, a person has the power to repair all blemishes… Through the stumbling itself, he can arouse himself to an even greater level of yearning.
Ratzon: The Power of Desire
Ratzon is a desire to come close to Hashem, and it is a key to teshuva. How do we develop such a desire? How can we overcome our innate lethargy?