Category: Breslov

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! “

It was a little over a year since we bought Milo, our rabbit. He didn’t move much. He relieved himself wherever he wanted, and soon enough our balcony began to smell like a pile of rotten potatoes.    It was time to set him free.     Worried, my wife asked, “Can he survive?”    “There … Continue reading “The Adventures of Milo”

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.    You Don’t Have to Know Everything  “How are you, teacher? Do you remember me?”    The teacher sees in front of him a young man, but very quickly … Continue reading “Real Education”

Millions of lives throughout thousands of years were changed by a silent gesture.     Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Elazar ben Azarya were having dinner with their students. Following the custom of the day, they were both reclining as they ate. The time for reciting the Shema came, and Rabbi Elazar followed the opinion of Beit … Continue reading “God’s Deal of the Century “

“And these are the ordinances that you shall set before them.” (Shemot 21:1)    At times, we witness young children, innocent and untainted by sin, enduring profound suffering or, tragically, falling victim to unspeakable violence.    This harrowing reality compels us to ask: what could these pure souls have possibly done to deserve this?    … Continue reading “The Russian Decree”

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.    Grandfather, Who Are You?  “Today,” the principal decided, “I am going to try to speak to the grandfather and find out the story of the family.”    Every … Continue reading “You are a Tzaddik!”

Torah Portion Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)  Following the revelation at Sinai, G‑d legislates a series of laws for the people of Israel. These include the laws of the indentured servant; the penalties for murder, kidnapping, assault, and theft; civil laws pertaining to redress of damages, the granting of loans, and the responsibilities of the “Four Guardians”1; … Continue reading “Where Do We Find The 7 Noahides Laws?”

“David, what are we going to do without a kitchen?”  We spent the last nine months moving apartments. We sold the apartment we were living in. We purchased a new apartment. Now, we are in the middle of a hectic move with two scary unknowns:  The apartment we were moving into has no kitchen.  Some … Continue reading “The Kitchen Miracle “

“Hashem spoke all these words, saying: I am the Lord your God.” (Shemot 20:1-2)     The Chida, zt”l, wrote in his book Shem HaGedolim that R’ Aviad Basilea, the Av Beis Din of Mantua, was renowned for his expertise in all the wisdoms of the world. In his old age, he would say: “I studied … Continue reading “See Hashem in His Torah!”

Giving the Creator of the World an Approbation???  After several friends in my army unit died, I began to think about the meaning of life, and I came to know the Creator of the World. I became familiar with the Creator long before I became familiar with Judaism. I would speak to the Creator for … Continue reading “It’s Unwise to Consider Yourself Wise”