What if everything you thought was the cause... was actually the effect? Beis HaLevi teaches that Hashem doesn't give us success because we're talented — He makes us talented because success was already part of His plan. Read how this one shift in perspective can free you from regret and comparison.

I’m not one to jump on bandwagons and I don’t think I have ever posted anything personal…but I feel compelled. I am a passionate, committed, loving, fun, and oftentimes fearless orthodox woman. I am confident about the choices I have made towards a life filled with meaning, countless blessings and the most wonderful relationships on this journey. That doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges and bumps on the road. But it’s so empowering to have a focused goal which keeps me headi

by Rabbi Ari Bensoussan Director, Chazak LA It all began with a man who was known to the world as being ‘The Great’. Alexander the Great. Historically Alexander the Great was known for his world conquering endeavor and the abrupt end to his conquest with his early and sudden death in his early 30’s. The Talmud tells us of an amazing occurrence that happened when Alexander fell to his knees and prostrated himself in front of the Kohen Gadol. Upon rising from this shocking act

Rabbi Shlomo Farhi Pesach 2020 - in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic . There is an incredible opportunity on seder night that does not show its face on any other day or night of the year.  What is so powerful about this night? Seder It’s ironic that the seder night is called ‘seder’ which means order. It talks to us about the order of the night.Everything has to be in its proper place. Everything is done correctly. If this is the case, there seems to be something out of

by Rabbi Reuven Ibragimov  Chazak NY Athletes of any genre hit their peak somewhere before their 30th birthday. Thereafter, it’s all downhill. However, there is one exception to that rule, and this is the spiritual athlete.  Spiritual athletes compete against no one, only themselves and their own potential which peaks much later in life. The Torah informs us that Eisav was born nearly perfect in his physical appearance, whereas Yaakov, who was named by God Himself, attains pe

by Rabbi Lawrence Hajioff  Educational Director, Chazak NYC The Ramban in his introduction to Sefer Bereishit tells us that, “Everything is written in the Torah, whether explicitly or by allusion”. Since such a miracle of Chanukah occurred, and a holiday was created because of it, chazal scoured Scripture to find subtle references to this event. Let’s see some of the references that they found, sometimes hidden and sometimes revealed before our very eyes. The Midrash (Bereish