Many people think that to rectify and atone for past sins they need to be sad. The opposite is true: The first thing a person must do in seeking personal holiness is to work on being happy and optimistic at all times.
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Send Forth My Son, Part 2
We made new beginnings in our service of Hashem. After a short time, the excitement dimmed, the fire went out, and we were back to where we started. Rabbi Arush gives advice about how to finally and completely succeed!
Send Forth My Son, Part I
We all know how it goes... We made new beginnings in our service of Hashem. After a day or two or a week or two, the excitement dimmed, the fire went out, and we came back to where we started, only in greater despair. Rabbi Arush has encouraging news!
The Best Protection Against Antisemitism
In every area where Jews live, we see a sharp rise in the number of violent antisemitic attacks. The Kalever Rebbe tells us what the most effective weapon of self-defense is.
Smoke Screen, Part 4
When life is sweet, who needs sugar! How can we find and connect to a true source of spiritual vitality? Rabbi Arush explains how to successfully “sweeten” our lives ...
Smoke Screen, Part 3
On Chanukah, a small amount of light was enough to chase away much darkness. How can we, as small and weak as we are, break our psychological bondage to devices whose entire goal is to enslave us? Rabbi Arush gives a message of hope...
Smoke Screen, Part 2
Rabbi Arush continues to deal head-on with the major problem confronting the Jewish community. He asks, "How can one take the symbol of tumah and bring it into the holy sanctuary, the Jewish home, the synagogues, the Western Wall, to every pure and holy place?"
Smoke Screen, Part I
Rabbi Arush begins a series of articles that deal head-on with a major problem confronting the Jewish community. What is written here is written with a scream: What have they done to us? A MUST READ!
With Love We Will Win
Know that every difficult test you struggle with is coming straight from the One Who loves you most! And know also that when you truly love Hashem and serve Him out of love, all the challenges become insignificant.
Add Boundaries
When the world's corruption reached its peak, Noach took the ultimate step and entered the ark. Through complete separation, he preserved his righteousness and survived the flood. We too need to act in advance and set clear boundaries for ourselves.
The Torah is Not for Lemmings
The easiest justification for doing something is when you see everyone around you doing it. God commands Jews to be independent of the crowd. We are commanded to be holy, or separate, by going against the tide.
Yes! You Have the Strength!
In the age of social media and internet, how is it possible to guard our eyes? We stumble even as we recognize the damage that’s been done to our families. The Kalever Rebbe offers proven advice...
The Liberal Effect
Our Sages throughout the ages have described the era that we are living in now and the problems that we face. The Kalever Rebbe offers advice and hope how to successfully navigate through these days.
Women of Strength
Is stubbornness a good trait or not? It depends... The Kalever Rebbe describes how the stubbornness of Jewish women in Egypt brought about their redemption. May it be so for us as well!
Money on the Floor
We come with a loving call to all Daughters of Israel! I ask you from the bottom of my heart – for Hashem’s honor and for all our brethren who are in trouble – do your part, and with your tzniut you make this whole world a brighter one.
Wishing to Connect
The strength of the Jewish people lies in its holiness and modesty. Rabbi Arush turns to all readers who want to do the greatest thing for the Jewish People, for our soldiers, and for our existence!
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.