A Destroying Angel
It is written, "Return to Me and I will return to you" –wherever you may be trapped. Even when you see no way out, I will come to meet you, to deliver you. This is the path...
Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shechter
Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shechter
Truth and Life
Rebbe Nachman explains that life and truth are synonymous concepts, whereas falsehood is an aspect of death . For instance...
Fighting Chutzpah With Chutzpah
Once we have identified the enemy, the second step is repelling the attack, said Rabbi Uri of Strelisk, is to respond with a chutzpah that stems...
Divine Wisdom Versus Profane Wisdom
So too, when we study Torah out of love, “eventually the honor will come.” For by serving God with love, we draw down a revelation...
The Past Does Not Exist
Engrave this deeply into your mind and heart - the past does not exist! One should not think about the past at all, and it certainly has no right to affect the future...
There is No Such Thing As Despair
Now we can begin to understand Rebbe Nachman's words. Despair only comes because the spark of life is hidden within the shattered vessels...
Just As You Are With Me…
True closeness to God, true spiritual greatness, is always accompanied by humility; and this is the meaning of an interesting connection between...
Praising God Whatever May Happen
So what if Nebuchadnezzar put the Book of Psalms to shame? Wasn't he declaring the praise of the Almighty? He was one of the greatest kings in...
Waking Up The Good
He must always search for whatever little bit of good he can find (so that he can judge himself favorably). By means of this, he will cheer...
Don’t Add Sadness To Bitterness
During the Three Weeks, it's important to respond with bitterness –not sadness. Bitterness is a mixture of remorse and dissatisfaction with one’s present condition.
God’s Total Dominion
The moon is concealed, yet we affirm our belief in god even when He does not reveal Himself. When we can declare, by faith alone, “God is King...
Purity and Faith
Sometimes, a person strives to reach some holy goal, but in the process causes destruction. This is because he has not yet perfected himself...