Tag: bitachon


  • Bereishit: Lack Leads to Greater Appreciation

    When Hashem created Adam, He made him unique, setting him apart from the animals in every way. But Adam had a task to fulfill: he was to name every living creature, defining each one based on its essence and purpose. As he observed each species, he noticed that every animal had a mate—each with a…

  • The Hidden Key to Moving From Teshuva to Simcha

    Why Do We Say Vidui on Erev Yom Kippur? Something about Erev Yom Kippur seems really out of place.   Let me explain.  Over Yom Kippur, we said vidui, the confession of sins, nine times.  But what seems out of place is that one of those times is during Mincha before we eat our final meal…

  • Life’s Chore Chart: Hashem’s Plans Are Always Better

    Lessons From Kids I absolutely love my kids. Each one of them is unique, with their own special qualities and personality quirks that bring so much joy to my life. Some of the younger ones are particularly eager to help out at times, around the house. They take their “job” very seriously, creating detailed schedules…

  • Shattering the Glass: Seeing the True Reality

    There’s a Midrash that has always intrigued me—the idea that the whole world is blind until Hashem opens our eyes.  On the first day of Rosh Hashana, we read how Hashem opened Hagar’s eyes, and she suddenly saw a well of water right in front of her, enabling her to give her child a drink.…

  • The Longest Distance: Head to Heart—Starts with One Step

    There’s a story I heard once about a religious man who got into a taxi in Israel.  As often happens, the driver struck up a conversation. “I can tell you’re religious,” the cab driver said. “I have a friend who became religious through a crazy story.” He continued: “My friend and I served in the…

  • From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Embracing the Value Hashem Sees in You

    How many times have you overlooked your own brilliance because it’s simply become your “normal”?  Most people don’t realize that the very things they do daily, without thought, could be extraordinary in someone else’s eyes. When I used to travel for my work with Ford dealerships, I’d visit Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories of Canada.…

  • Procrastination and Perspective: A Torah-Inspired Journey

    Along this journey, I’ll be sharing not only the lessons I’ve learned but also the challenges and experiences that shaped me into who I am today. It’s all part of my growth—because it’s through these moments that I’ve found deeper meaning, embraced change, and aligned myself with the path of Torah to live the best…

  • Everything You Know is Wrong!

    You might think that you’ve got life figured out. You might believe that everything pretty much makes sense. But you’re wrong. What if I told you that there’s a deeper reality, one that doesn’t conform to the natural laws we’re accustomed to? The world operates on a level far beyond what we can imagine, and…