Everything our soul ingests affects our spirituality. We pay much attention to the kashruth of food because of its effect on the soul. Music penetrates our souls much faster than food does. For that reason, Rebbe Nachman stresses that a person must listen to music of upright musicians.… [Read more...]

Psalm 67 resembles the 7-branched menorah of the Holy Temple. When we recite it, we kindle our souls. King Solomon said, "Hashem's candle is the human soul" (Proverbs 20:27). Therefore, kindling our souls is tantamount to lighting the actual menorah of the Holy… [Read more...]

Don't let society tell you that the important things in life are the curves in your figure or your six-pack abs. Health is important, but a healthy body is not everything. Most horses are much healthier than we are and stronger too. So what makes us any better than a… [Read more...]

Gratitude means taking nothing for granted, whether in our relationship with the Almighty or in our relationship with our soulmate. Gratitude is the super-glue that fortifies the bond of emuna and the bond between two souls. It is therefore the basis of a healthy marital… [Read more...]

In the summer, we're not hiding behind a thick parka as in the winter. What's more, everyone wants to look and feel their very best in their warm-weather clothes. The 5 tips in today's post will help you look and feel great. Follow them, and G-d willing, you'll be… [Read more...]

Here's the Book of Ruth in the context of today's war in Gaza. We'll see that The "Dark Side" does everything in its power to prevent the coming of Moshiach. The Book of Ruth shows the extent that Hashem outmaneuvers the forces of evil. Moshiach will come suddenly, in the most surprising of… [Read more...]

Each good point within you, every mitzva and good deed you do is like a musical note. These notes come together to created exquisite niggunim, your own beautiful melodies. Today's lesson is a time-tested lifesaver from sadness and depression. In positive terms, it's Rebbe Nachman's master key to… [Read more...]

In the face of peril, King David yearns to be constantly closer to Hashem. He delights in the thought of the Holy Temple and foresees the future of his offspring. He sees that his descendent, the Prophet Daniel, will be facing identical dangers that he faced. King David not only prays for Daniel,… [Read more...]

The Torah commands us to judge everyone fairly. Even if a person is seemingly evil, we can always find some good quality if we look hard enough. Likewise, we must search for the good points within ourselves. Our good points are like musical notes. When they come together, they create beautiful… [Read more...]

Despite no respite from both internal and external enemies, King David succeeds in maintaining a tranquil soul. What is his… [Read more...]

No beating around the bush or flowery prose and promises. With Hashem's help, these 18 - "Chai" or the numerical value for "life" in Hebrew - are marching orders for good health. By implementing all or even a segment of them - you will put yourself into shape, lose fat, feel your best and look… [Read more...]

Hashem momentarily turns aside from His entire vast universe to create a rain drop, make a flower blossom and help a newborn chick hatch out of the egg. Imagine what He does to perfectly direct every tiny facet of our lives in mind-boggling Divine Providence. Why? He loves you so… [Read more...]