Hashem’s Time-Out
Hester panim is not Hashem telling us that He hates us and can’t stand us – it’s the greatest revelation of Hashem’s love for us that there could possibly be!!!
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The Thief
She said that the work would be finished in a month if she was given an advance. Six weeks later, she said the work would be finished in a week if she was given additional payment. Another month later ... Are we stealing from God with our promises to "do well" tomorrow in exchange for something today?
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The Adventures of Milo
For a year, my rabbit Milo sat on a balcony and ate. He didn’t do much of anything until we set him free. After he was released, he hopped higher and moved faster than I’d ever seen him. It’s amazing what someone can do when they are in the right place!
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.
The Kitchen Miracle
When G-d wants to help you, He will open the earth beneath you and hold you above the abyss to get your attention. As soon as you start listening, He sends His miracles. This is my story of His deliverance...
Hashem’s Timeless Gift
Every moment, we are progressing in life. We are passing points along our journey that we will never see again. The question always is: Did we use our time wisely, or did we let these moments pass us by?
The Simplest Teshuvah – The Greatest Impact
There are over 10 million types of creatures on earth, but God gave only one creature the gift of speech. How precious it is to speak and how important it is to use it very carefully. The simplest word can make the greatest impact!
Keys To Salvation
In these challenging times, we all need every source of salvation possible. What steps can we take to merit Divine Protection?
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Never give up in your struggle to find success in serving Hashem! Encourage yourself and keep trying. Eventually, you'll grow to new heights.
What Would King David Do?
Jews all around the world are facing unprecedented dangers. Jews outside of Israel face waves of antisemitism while Jews in Eretz Yisrael face outright extermination. Both dangers are existential. King David faced such threats throughout his life – what advice would he give us today?
The Only One Who Knows What’s Coming Next
Emunah means believing that everything Hashem does is good, and it’s for our benefit. One of the great keys to opening a vault of emunah is realizing that we have no clue who we will be tomorrow, let alone years from now.
What About My Prayers?
Have you ever gotten to the end of the Amida (Shemonah Esrei) and wondered if you really did recite all the blessings, or if you just mechanically turned the pages? If yes, this article is for you!
Going Nowhere
Even when it looks like you aren’t going anywhere, you are moving in place – you just don’t know it. You can move higher and higher on your path to Hashem without taking a single step forward.
Push It Off!
How often have we reacted hastily, only to regret it later?! The Kalever Rebbe advises to wait an hour when temptations and emotions start to rise.
Becoming a Giver
Businesses and institutions develop an “agenda” to meet their goals. The soul also has a goal - maturing from a taker into a giver. What is the soul’s agenda and how does it fit with our notion of freedom?
Joie de Vivre – You’ve Got It
Emuna means that Hashem loves us! Often, people who are seemingly baalei emuna get stuck at “It is Hashem’s will”. They don’t move on to the deep emuna that brings about true joyfulness. Our efforts during Sefirat HaOmer can help move us in the right direction.
The Power of Bitachon
As my trust in Hashem grew, He showed me evidence that He hears and listens to me. Even a bird perched on a treetop can be Hashem’s messenger in these conversations!