So what if we made a mistake? Rebbe Nachman promises us that all we have to do is to declare a new beginning, and start all over with enhanced faith and enthusiasm. Even a turkey can make a new… [Read more...]

Astrology is certainly real. A person has reason to fear an unfavorable horoscope. The good news is that those who cling to emuna uplift themselves above the influence of the stars. There, pain and affliction no longer… [Read more...]

Did you ever wonder how a little 105-pound Korean Karate specialist can break a whole stack of bricks? We can utilize his same technique to obliterate any obstacles that stand in the way of our goal, but we won't need a… [Read more...]

Rebbe Akiva was born with every disadvantage. He was the son of a poor convert. Until age 40, he was an illiterate migrant worker. Yet, he became the the greatest of sages and surpassed the monumental greats of his generation. How did such an underdog become the father of the Oral… [Read more...]

How can an upright person become a common thief? The slightest compromise with the evil inclination is a tiny breach that will soon grow… [Read more...]

Don't let anyone in the world discourage you from pursuing your goal. Putting your own dreams and aspirations aside while bending to the will of others is a formula for frustration and bitterness. People-pleasers are never happy, nor do they rise above… [Read more...]

Throughout the history of our holy Land of Israel, tree planting has been the hallmark of settlement as well as the symbol of absolute tranquility, security and peace…… [Read more...]

The digger had every reason to be deeply disappointed. Nevertheless, he maintained the smile on his face at all costs. Hashem then gave him a real reason to smile. A lesson about… [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...]

What determines whether life is heaven on earth or jungle? How do we create a livable environment? It all depends on how we live our… [Read more...]

The Creator has already packed our backpacks for us. He has given us the tools we each need for our journey in life and to reach our individual destinations. Our job is to become acquainted with those tools, refine and cultivate them, and utilize them… [Read more...]

Gratitude is one of the most vital character traits a person could have. It's the key to happiness and to success in every type of relationship. This week's Torah portion, Va'era, teaches an important lesson in life that we must all… [Read more...]