The Scent of Gan Eden
Hashem, of course, can do anything He wants, and so we are not totally surprised if He chose this way of conveying to us the message that...
The Scent of Gan Eden
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A Soul Like The Dust
When a person is beset by controversy, he should not directly confront his enemies, thinking, “I’m going to do to them exactly what they are...
The Benefit of Kindness
There are two benefits that result from an act of kindness. The first is the assistance it brings to another person, the recipient of our...
Respect, How Far?
For me it was an unforgettable lesson in how far one must go to avoid even the slightest possibility of hurting someone’s feelings – no matter who..
This Transient World
If we would only realize how little time we have in this world and that ultimately the body returns to the earth, we would understand how...
The Higher Wisdom and the Lower Wisdom
We must cut away all the doubts and depression that cling to us and make it difficult for us to serve God. Then the Kingdom of Holiness will...
The Essence of Human Beings
Really, all the things we do are not our essential selves. They are merely an expression of a deeper level of the soul; they are like the fruits...
Enemies First
In fact, that understanding is one of the keys that can give a person the strength to go beyond his obligation, and to bear the burdens...
The Good Within the Bad
On a day when you are experiencing weakness and frustration, you must try, nevertheless, to acknowledge God’s presence. Use whatever strength...
Just As You Are With Me…
True closeness to God, true spiritual greatness, is always accompanied by humility; and this is the meaning of an interesting connection between...
Every Person’s Gift
Every person has different natural strengths, and by perfecting his own special trait, he can merit God’s help and even miracles.
The Secret of Rebuke
In most cases, when one person tries to rebuke another, he only makes matters worse. Not only does he fail to improve the other person...
A Strange Vision
The entire scene was not real. There were no butcher shops, no customer, and no streets. It was a vision with an important message to convey...
Rebuke – A Mitzvah of Compassion
As we have said, rebuke must be accompanied by compassion, for without it, our words will not be heard at all. Rebbe Nachman taught that we...
Standing Up To The Test
To live a life of holiness in this world, one must withstand a number of tests. For many people, this means a day-to-day struggle with...
The Joy of the Seer
It has been reported that the joy of the Seer of Lublin was so great that it spilled over to all of his possessions. His table, his chair, even...