Category: Breslov

“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”

What’s Missing?  Sometimes it seems that everything is stuck. You are doing what you can in terms of both material and spiritual matters, but you feel that something is lacking, and you don’t know what it is. You pray endlessly, searching for anything that needs fixing, anything that needs chizuk (strengthening), something to take upon … Continue reading “When Everything Seems Stuck”

When we create a building, we use materials.   When a chef creates a meal, he uses ingredients.   When a programmer creates an application, he uses code.   How did God create the world? God created the world with words. He created something from nothing by speaking.   He gave the power of speech to the species He made … Continue reading “The Simplest Teshuvah – The Greatest Impact”

“I have dealt harshly with Egypt… so that you may know that I am the Lord.” (Shemot 10:2)   The Example of Egypt The Chafetz Chaim zt”l used to say, that if someone wants to understand what will happen at the end of galut, the exile, just before the arrival of the Mashiach, one should … Continue reading “The Powerless Superpowers”

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.   Rabbi Aharon’s Surprise  The chassidim of great Rabbi Aharon of Karlin were very surprised by the question their Rebbe asked them and began to debate the answer vigorously. … Continue reading “A Matter of Time “