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Two Ways of Achieving Atonement

We must empower ourselves constantly with emunah that Hashem loves us and wants only to do good for us, and that Am Yisrael is inherently good and holy. This emunah forms the basis of our teshuva from love.

“Never Again” is Our Civic Duty

On October 6, 2023, the leaders of Iran, Hizballah, and Hamas were considering the impossible. The strongest man in the room balked, as did his sidekick. What did the weakest man in the room know that the others didn’t when he attacked Israel? 

An Eternal Connection

No one falls so low in one day. The child goes through a process. Initially, the child seems fine, causing the parents to ignore small signs ... until everything blows up in their face. The Jewish people too, have ignored early warning signs with disastrous results. 

God’s Deal of the Century 

When you have the opportunity to do some small mitzvah, the biggest weapon the Satan yields against you is four words: "It’s no big deal". Perhaps you feel that your actions are insignificant. However, Hashem gives us the deal of a lifetime when we resist temptation.

The Russian Decree

In recent days, the bodies of the two Bibas children who were viciously murdered in Gaza were returned to Eretz Yisrael. What could these beautiful, pure souls have done to deserve such an end? The Kalever Rebbe explains how we can see Hashem’s compassion in such horrors. 

See Hashem in His Torah!

How amazing that we can read the same Torah portions year after year and still learn something new each time! With each reading, we get a deeper understanding of Hashem's ways...

When Everything Seems Stuck

Today there are yeshivas and kollels in a vibrant Jewish world. There are many baalei teshuva  and people who are increasing their mitzvah observance – but where is the GeulaWhat more can we do to witness the Geula? What’s missing? 

A Matter of Time 

The worst transgression in the Torah is that a person can live 70-80 years and not know that he has a Father in Heaven Who loves him like a son! Our teshuvah and redemption depend on internalizing this.

To Bring About the Geula

A Jew is sure that Hashem is a good Father and does only good, but everything is going badly. Where are the miracles? Where are the salvations? It's not a question - it's a scream!

Turning Darkness into Light

Rabbi Arush's message for everyone: Even if your life looks like a nightmare, go to Hashem and say: “You love me and do only good for me, and I will have even better and better”. You will see how all harsh judgments sweeten. 

Don’t Be A Fool!

Often it happens that when a person begins to do teshuvah, his life becomes very difficult. Problems seem to appear from nowhere! Why should such things happen to a person who is trying to come closer to Hashem?! The Kalever Rebbe explains the ultimate blessing in these tests...

The Ability to Admit Mistakes

Knowing that Hashem always loves you is the basis of everything – from your feelings of self-worth all the way to your bitul to the tzaddik. Your spiritual growth depends on believing how dear you are to Hashem, and that Hashem’s love for you is never endangered.

I Sang and Was Saved

What is common to a woman having complications during birth, a motorcycle rider with a dead motorcycle, and a parent sitting in the principal’s office? Answer: They all sang and were saved! Read some true stories of emuna, hope, and salvation! 

Promoting Love

When a person knows how much Hashem loves him and he feels this love, he’s willing to do much more for Hashem and His honor. Nothing awakens one’s heart to teshuva and to closeness to Hashem more than thanking Him.