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Sep 10, 2026, 9:51 PM

Story: The boy feels worthless until a man helps him find his real value

Continued from Tuesday’s blog Yanky tells Rabbi HaLevy: “Even though I wasn’t really interested in speaking to the man, I could see he was so real and so interested in helping me. I opened up and told the man my story. I told him all about...

Sep 8, 2026, 8:24 PM

Story: The boy sits down and cries at the Kotel. G-d is about to send help

This is an incredible story Rabbi Aharon HaLevy tells from when he was a child. There is a boy named Yoni. From a young age, everyone believes Yoni would not turn out to be anything special. He is not known to be...

Sep 3, 2026, 7:52 PM

Three Steps in Your Acquiring Calmness of your Soul (Menuchas Hanefesh)

Step 1: Recognize how much of your life is good Your realization that most things in life are good is the first step towards you acquiring Menuchas Hanefesh. You should not suspect HaShem will send you something bad. There is no reason He should send you something bad. He does...

Sep 1, 2026, 6:07 PM

Do You Focus on the Good Things in Your Life?

The Revelation of HaShem in This World Usually, HaShem’s revelation in this world is a mixture of kindness (midas hachesed) and mercy (midas harachamim), meaning you clearly see mostly good in this world. However, there are exceptions when judgment (midas hadin) is...

Aug 27, 2026, 9:26 PM

Do you know HaShem loves you unconditionally no matter what you do?

You should view Bitachon (Trust of HaShem) similar to a parent-child relationship. HaKodesh Boruch Hu (HaShem) loves you unconditionally no matter what you do. Just like you love your child unconditionally, no matter what he does. You expect your child to feel secure in your...

Aug 25, 2026, 6:38 PM

Why Does Hashem Want You to Feel Calm and Secure?

Bitachon not only improves your life, but it is also a mitzvah (connection to HaShem). The benefits of Bitachon (reliance on HaShem) are within your reach. With a little effort you can live a life of true Bitachon, feeling secure with HaKodesh Boruch...

Aug 20, 2026, 8:40 PM

How does Bitachon (Trust in G-d) affect your health, finances, relationships?

So what is the state of mind of having Bitachon (reliance on HaShem)? Why is this important to you? How does it affect your everyday life? Your state of Bitachon is reaching Menuchas Hanefesh (calmness of the soul). In modern Hebrew Bitachon means security. This is...

Aug 18, 2026, 6:17 PM

Do you realize you are much higher than anything in the created world

A Cheshbon HaNefesh (accounting of the soul) is an opportunity to recognize who you are. There are many different ways to perform a Cheshbon HaNefesh: Consider these ways. Bring them to mind. Apply them. They bring you closer to HaShem. These ways will clarify your obligations...

Aug 13, 2026, 8:23 PM

Are you fulfilling all you need to in this world?

Do you make the same Cheshbon Hanefesh (accounting of the soul) as everyone else? No. You are unique! Your Cheshbon HaNefesh will vary according to your level of intelligence, perception and clarity of understanding. Look at yourself. Are you fulfilling your obligations to serve...

Aug 11, 2026, 5:57 PM

How do you do a Cheshbon Hanefesh (Accounting of your Soul)?

What is the definition of Cheshbon HaNefesh? This accounting is a sincere introspection of your religious and worldly concerns. Look at everything you have done in this world. Then ask: “Am I serving HaShem with my actions?” Your Cheshbon HaNefesh provides you with...

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Rabbi Aryeh Lazar's and Rabbi Peretz Davidson's writings explore Torah wisdom promoting emotional well-being, inner calm, and spiritual growth They are the authors of The Jewish Guide to Coping with Anxiety, Volume 1.

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