Like the sweet prickly pear, there are types of verbal abuse that can uplift or atone, just like the sweet fruit that's concealed in thorns. Although no one seeks embarrassment or humiliation, when a person reacts with emuna, he or she reaps phenomenal benefits, both material and… [Read more...]

Rabbenu Bachiya then explains that Hashem runs the world in a measure-for-measure fashion. One who encounters trouble in life should immediately assess himself. He who does so sincerely will benefit Divine guidance and assistance so that he'll be able to recognize the caustic catalyst that… [Read more...]

When it comes to our relationship with God, prayer – especially intimate, private personal prayer – is the best means of communicating. "The Language of Emuna," Rabbi Lazer's inspiring new book, introduces readers to the type of prayer that doesn't appear in prayer books; it's written on the… [Read more...]

Although the world is rife with suffering and tribulations, few are the fortunate individuals who know how to cope with indignity. They are able to weather insult without losing their composure. This is not a matter of superficial self-control. It's apparent that their soul remains calm. Let's… [Read more...]

The more you look, the more you find the Creator's signature everywhere. That's the goal of emuna. We constantly enhance our spiritual awareness to the extent that we see Hashem everywhere, in… [Read more...]

This is the moving story of Rebbetzin Rachel Sarna, osb"m. As a teenager, she survived the Holocaust. In a fateful confrontation with a senior Nazi commander and his pack of killer dogs, she was forced to make her own private death… [Read more...]

Since Coronavirus has such a predilection for the mouth and throat, oral hygiene is a determining factor in controlling its spread. Health authorities urge us to protect ourselves and those around us by keeping our mouth cleaner and free of harmful microorganisms. They're correct, but only… [Read more...]

Every word of sincere personal prayer is far more valuable than the Hope Diamond, which weighs 45 carats and is worth some $250-300 million. There will be many robbers and hijackers lying in the lurk to prevent those words of prayer from reaching the Heavenly… [Read more...]

This message comes from the holy gravesite of King David on Mount Zion. We examine his autobiographical statement in at the end of Psalm 57 where he tells us his definition of "good." As a result, we see what the King of Israel's top priority… [Read more...]

The more we maintain an even emotional keel, the more we become immune to stress and anxiety. The more we live a stress-and-anxiety free life, the more mental and physical energy we have. That leaves us more resources to devote to productive endeavors. In that respect, there's no stress-buster like… [Read more...]