Articles on "gratitude (hakarat hatov)"

Cosmic Messages

Hashem is opening a dialog with us on a personal and collective level to draw close. Our positive intentions and emotions for Hashem and His Torah have tremendous power to not just enrich our lives, but also to bring the entire world to know Hashem. 

How a Banana became a Jewish Vegetable

In the simple act of choosing which blessing to recite over your food, you find profound lessons on life and spirituality. Whether it's a banana or an olive, each choice reflects the eternal cycle of life, growth, and renewal.

My Lot in the Land of Life

This week, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Let’s be thankful for being able to live in Eretz Yisrael! The Land of Israel is stronger than all other mitzvot, and therefore it is important to always remember the greatness of living there!

I Am Your Shield

We are in the midst of charon af (divine fury) in the world. What concrete steps can we take to regain a sense of safety and protection in Hashem?

Where to Begin?

All beginnings of anything are difficult, but all the more so with hitbodedut (personal prayer). Read Rabbi Arush's great advice that really works!

You Can’t Force God

Why are my persistent prayers not answered? I’m thanking Hashem, but I’m not getting what I asked for. What's wrong?  The problem comes when you do a mitzvah and expect to get a specific result in a specific time frame...

Humility

People around you are reaching the stars while you're mired in muck? Don't hate someone because they’re more successful than you. It is a gift from God and an opportunity to show Him your emuna in His just world.

Tell Your Story!

We've all made it through some tough times in our lives. Talk about Hashem's miracles in your life! When you recount a story of how Hashem saved you, Hashem Himself calls His legions of angels to come join Him in listening to you recount His wonders!

Hashem Won’t Drop You

It’s like standing at our own personal Red Sea, with nowhere to go and no solution in sight. But even though it seems like Hashem is dropping you, He is really right there...