On Rosh Chodesh Nissan, we begin to say Birkat Hailanot, the blessing of the trees. It's also Rebbe Nachman's birthday. What's the connection between the two?
Overcoming our fear of being "small" is the ultimate key to achieving true spiritual greatness. By humbly seeking out a spiritual guide and learning from those greater than us, we protect the future of our children and secure our place in the sacred chain of Torah tradition.
"Egypt" claims that all boundaries are interchangeable, that holiness and ordinary life are identical. The Torah says otherwise. Your quiet morning choices—like Modei Ani before the world wakes up—are hidden moments of faith. With those steps of faith, Hashem leads you out of Egypt.
Tired of being scatterbrained while engaged in mitzvot? Given up on being mindful during prayers? There's no time like the present to get back on track...
We're told "Dress for success!", but whose fashion statement do we follow, and what is our definition of "success"? The Kalever Rebbe gives encouraging advice...
Do you need powerful blessings or to annul a harsh decree? The Kalever Rebbe gives advice about how to get both – and it’s simpler than you think!
Wouldn’t it be great if a bolt of lightning slammed down right next to us every time we spoke slander? We would serve Hashem with even greater alacrity. We would receive His blessings and Divine protection to an even greater degree.
Do you want your prayers to be answered favorably? The Kalever Rebbe gives tried-and-true advice. Guard it!
In our era where words travel at the speed of light, guarding the sanctity of speech is more relevant than ever. Speech is a great tool to unite and elevate us all!
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.
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.
Following Hashem’s laws makes you more spiritually sensitive. Start with small, easy laws that you’re probably already doing, and then slowly take on another and another. This is the spiritual journey of Jewish Law – you can scale mountains!
Much discussion is going around about the judicial reforms being proposed in Israel. Read the Kalever Rebbe’s eye-opening article about judiciary systems.
If we take an honest look, don't we see warning lights about some of our behavior? Disregarding those warnings in order to continue in our comfort zone is a form of self-punishment. Rabbi Arush explains...
Isn’t it enough that I pray three times a day and study Chassidut? Why do I need to learn Torah every day on top of that?
There are so many sublime ways and teachings of tremendous tzaddikim - how do we know which to use in any particular situation? Rebbe Natan gives us a tip for life!
Are you someone who wants your prayers accepted? Do you want avoid heavenly accusations? Read the Kalever Rebbe's sure solution...
Some adolescents (and even some adults) view learning and mitzvot as a burden. How can we break that mindset? Read the Kalever Rebbe's sage advise...