Category: Breslov

Translated from Rabbi Arush’s feature article in the weekly Chut shel Chessed newsletter. The articles focus on his main message: “Loving others as yourself” and emuna.   A Rare Opportunity!  Before Pesach there are many expenses – and also many bargain sales. We are all looking for the most worthwhile bargains so that we will … Continue reading “When the Heart is Open”

This holiday which is fast approaching, the great holiday which marks the release of the nation of Israel from slavery to freedom, bears a message of good news for the entire world.   One of the greatest Jewish philosophers of all time, Rav Avraham Yitzchak Kook, said that the exodus of Israel from Egypt would … Continue reading “Redemption of Israel and the World”

The Festival of Passover has been celebrated by the People of Israel for more than 3300 years as the Festival of Freedom, for during the original Passover, God came to redeem us from slavery and bondage and made us into a people, and bequeathed to us His Torah at Mount Sinai though Moses His servant. … Continue reading “Passover for Humanity”

“These are the numbers of the Mishkan, the Mishkan of the Testimony.” (Shemot 38:21)   Protecting Your Power of Speech R’ Avraham Abish of Frankfurt was traveling from town to town by carriage. As they approached a certain city, the wagon driver suddenly remembered that it was a non-Jewish holiday and feared it might be … Continue reading “Guard the Advocate”

Translated from Rabbi Arush’s feature article in the weekly Chut shel Chessed newsletter. The articles focus on his main message: “Loving others as yourself” and emuna.    Give or Take  Pesach, chag ha’aviv (the Spring Festival) always awakens a feeling of excitement and great renewal on the one hand, but also a sizeable worry on … Continue reading “Battling the High Cost of Living”

Translated from Rabbi Arush’s feature article in the weekly Chut shel Chessed newsletter. The articles focus on his main message: “Loving others as yourself” and emuna.    Joy Produces More Joy  The simcha (joy) of the month of Adar doesn’t end after Purim; it only begins. And becomes better, and even more better. More simcha … Continue reading “Financial Independence”

Translated from Rabbi Arush’s feature article in the weekly Chut shel Chessed newsletter. The articles focus on his main message: “Loving others as yourself” and emuna.    Go For the Roots  What do you do when you receive a phone call from the homeroom teacher of one of your children, the kind no one likes … Continue reading “An Eternal Connection”

Are We Stealing from God?  An agreement between two parties occurs when both sides want something from the other and are willing to give up something in exchange for it. Hashem willing, the sides are sincere and honest, and the deal passes with two satisfied parties.     Sometimes, it doesn’t work out so smoothly. One side will … Continue reading “The Thief”

“And it will become your portion.” (Shemot 29:26)     Joy Unlocks the Blessings of Livelihood  Once, a Jew came to the Baal Shem Tov, zt”l. He was struggling to earn a living, and he wanted the Baal Shem Tov’s advice. The Baal Shem Tov said to him, “You need to always be happy, for simcha, … Continue reading “The Key to Success”

Shehecheyanu  Mazel tov, dear readers! Mazel tov on winning the jackpot!    No, you haven’t received a big discount on buying an apartment, nor have you struck gold in the national lottery. You are getting something much, much bigger and significant – a real treasure. But the window on this opportunity, the time you have … Continue reading “Mazel Tov! You Won! “