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Hitbodedut (Personal Prayer)

I Have Loved You, Said Hashem

A secular Arab Affairs Israeli reporter was in constant contact with a leader of Arab terrorists. The Arab's frank words about Jews to the reporter completely upended him, to the point of him doing teshuvah. A true story that helps us examine our level of emuna and quality of life.

The Green Wave

Imagine hitting a green light at every street intersection so that you smoothly drive down the open road. If only real life could be like that! Read Rebbe Nachmanโ€™s Advice on how to make such a dream into reality...ย 

Where to Begin?

All beginnings of anything are difficult, but all the more so with hitbodedut (personal prayer). Read Rabbi Arush's great advice that really works!

A Winning Defense Strategy

Elul ... Rosh Hashanah ... teshuvah ... judgment... Who doesn't have inner resistance to taking stock of his life? After all, I have so many deficiencies and so many failures. Rabbi Arush gives a sure-fire solution to winning a positive judgment!

Holiness for Men and Women

Money on the Floor

We come with a loving call to all Daughters of Israel! I ask you from the bottom of my heart โ€“ for Hashemโ€™s honor and for all our brethren who are in trouble โ€“ do your part, and with your tzniut you make this whole world a brighter one.

Wishing to Connectย 

The strength of the Jewish people lies in its holiness and modesty.ย  Rabbi Arush turns to all readers who want to do the greatest thing for the Jewish People, for our soldiers, and for our existence!ย 

Proud of One’s Jewish Heritage

When a lie is repeated often in public and with a sense of pride, conviction, and confidence, people begin to accept that lie as a truth. The Kalever Rebbe explains how a hedonistic culture successfully uses this strategy to erode Jewish values.

Jewish Daily Life and Halacha

Reject Outside Influences

In today's toxic environment, every mitzvah that you keep is extraordinarily precious! It gives Hashem tremendous gratification when you withstand the impure traits of the nations that surround you.ย 

The Enjoyment Does Come

If a person stretches and pushes himself to perform a mitzvah when it is difficult, eventually he will unleash that mitzvah's sweetness. He will begin to thoroughly enjoy that mitzvah with a true, unmatched pleasure.

The Spiritual Journey of Jewish Lawย 

Following Hashemโ€™s laws makes you more spiritually sensitive. Start with small, easy laws that youโ€™re probably already doing, and then slowly take on another and another. This is the spiritual journey of Jewish Law โ€“ you can scale mountains!ย