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...
Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shechter
Rabbi Yaakov Meir Shechter
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...
The Good Within the Bad
On a day when you are experiencing weakness and frustration, you must try, nevertheless, to acknowledge God’s presence. Use whatever strength...
Affirming God’s Presence
Even when death stared them in the face and they could have fought and won, Dovid’s men did not move a finger until they received...
Within The Suffering
This is how God’s mysterious hand works. Sometimes a person feels that he is about to drown in a sea of problems. It doesn’t occur to him...
Every Person’s Gift
Every person has different natural strengths, and by perfecting his own special trait, he can merit God’s help and even miracles.
Man As A Microcosm
This process of creation exists in the cycle of light and darkness: day and night; summer and winter. It is present in the very...
The Scent of Gan Eden
Hashem, of course, can do anything He wants, and so we are not totally surprised if He chose this way of conveying to us the message that...
The Joy of the Seer
It has been reported that the joy of the Seer of Lublin was so great that it spilled over to all of his possessions. His table, his chair, even...