Rebbe Nachman of Breslev lauds the virtue of personal prayer, especially at night and away from the beaten path. He says that when a person speaks to the Creator in his or her own words, all of creation joins in. I took my flute at midnight to a hill in Judea and here's what came… [Read more...]

Nothing so powerfully infuses the soul with trust in the Almighty, or bitachon, as the mitzvah of ma'aser does. Ma'aser means tithing one's income and giving the money to a worthy cause. The act of tithing shows that a person trusts Hashem for income and therefore is not afraid of fulfilling this… [Read more...]

Music for me is a form of prayer. Where the words end, a melody from deep down begins. This is the song of the soul. Sometimes, souls are tongue-tied, like one day when I was really down on myself. Escaping to the desert, I grabbed a backpack with nothing more than a bottle of water and a flute.… [Read more...]

Both Moses and the Egyptian sorcerers had sticks that turned into snakes. But, there was a big difference. They threw their sticks on the floor. Moses simply spoke to his stick. What do we learn from… [Read more...]

Sometimes, what appears to be a worst-case scenario is really the best. Without our realizing, the person who we think is our worst adversary is really our best advocate. We're in for a big surprise and even a bigger shock, something we never… [Read more...]

Once, I was under enormous stress. I needed first aid, so I took a flute and walked to a secluded beach near Ashdod's ancient citadel. I put the flute to my mouth and this is what came out. Seven minutes later, I forgot all about the… [Read more...]

Moses sacrificed career and comfort to fight tyranny. This week's Torah portion shows us the selflessness of a true leader who cares about every single human being. A poignant story about the great Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov shows how our true leaders follow in the footsteps of… [Read more...]

Here's how to maximize your potential. From this moment on, stop comparing yourself to anyone else on earth. Get to know your unique talents and aptitudes. They are the tools that help you reach your personal peak, your mission and goal in… [Read more...]

There's nothing healthier for body and soul than a new beginning, making a fresh start. The spirit influences the body. So, when the spirit declares a fresh start, the body becomes rejuvenated. Here's how to get out of the mud of guilt complexes and past baggage that's holding you… [Read more...]

Rebbe Elimelech of Lizensk longed for the coming of the Messiah, a day when truth and justice will prevail the world over. He told a parable about a baker sifting flour, which he said would be indicative of Moshiach's imminent… [Read more...]