Abraham compared himself to dust and ashes. This was not mere humility, but advice to his offspring until the end of time.… [Read more...]

When a person begins to pay attention to every blessing, his or her entire outlook changes dramatically for the better. By observing and acknowledging each Divine gift, one no longer takes them for granted. Suddenly, he or she discovers a new joy in life.… [Read more...]

We are all walking around with broken hearts, facing a major challenge to our emuna. The evil inclination yells in our ears, "How can Hashem allow something so cruel, so barbaric and so sadistic as the murder of Shiri Bibas and her two angelic red-headed sons, 4-year-old Ariel and 3-year-old Kfir?"… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman explains that once the tzaddik's eyes are strengthened, he is able to perceive Hashem's justice. He becomes aware that whatever seemed unfair and unjust was simply a magnificent expression of Divine… [Read more...]

The most important thing a person must remember in this turbulent world is that he or she is not alone. That's not all. To avoid disappointment, a person must realize that there is no one on earth to depend on but Hashem. As King David says, Hashem alone is my lot in life and I'm never alone.… [Read more...]

Ever since the Simchat Torah war broke out with the infamous Hamas massacre of Oct. 7, 2023, there is a huge spiritual awakening in Israel. The demand for tefillin from people who can't afford them, such as soldiers, policemen, new immigrants and single-parent households is… [Read more...]

One thing is never lacking in the world – verbal abuse. No one needs to search for it. It finds each one of us. Verbal abuse is a general term for the humiliation, insult, embarrassment, and belittlement people suffer from those around them. Sometimes the aggressor is the closest of family, and… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman explains that our only right to the Land of Israel is when we connect to its holiness. Yet, how can it be holy if the Divine Presence is in exile? By virtue of our holy matriarchs and patriarchs – and in their merit – the Divine Presence is with us. So, without a connection to our… [Read more...]

King David tells us that without Hashem, he would have been bipolar. When he's high in the sky, Hashem is there. But when he's about to crash land at the bottom of an abyss, Hashem is there too to catch him. We learn that we're never alone and that there's no need to be… [Read more...]

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, plays a vital role in maintaining good health. It’s an important antioxidant that guards the body against free radicals. As such, it has 5 wonderful attributes: The Virtues of Vitamin C First, it helps to protect cells and keep them healthy. Second, it… [Read more...]

The best peaches in the USA come from Georgia; the best apples come from Washington State. Each type of fruit tree has a preferred climate where it thrives best. Great wines come from California and upstate New York, from Italy, Spain and France. Yet, there's one place on earth where the vines… [Read more...]

We dream of a world that's full of peace and prosperity. That won't be attainable as long as power and privilege prevail. That's just one of the reasons that we're yearning for… [Read more...]