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Comment on “Baruch Gozer Umekayeim” by Gordon Long

Gordon Long — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:35:59 +0000

Despite my afore-mentioned amazement, I am orthodox. I have issues with denominational categories, however, because if I identify myself as something, then some people expect a certain type of behaviour from me. I’m ba’al teshuva, a returnee to religious Judaism. My husband and I belong to an orthodox shul, we try to be shomer Shabbat (observant of the laws of Shabbat), I am mostly shomer mitzvot (observant of the laws of how to live Jewishly – for example, keeping kosher or hey! observing taharat hamishpacha). I’m still learning, so what I know, I observe. We started practicing t”h – also known as the family “purity” laws (I saw them referred to as “family sanctity laws,” which I like better as a translation) – a few years after we were married. We met and married in our thirties, and are currently trying to have children. Which actually was our impetus for starting to observe t”h. We decided if we were going to have children, we wanted them conceived in a kosher, holy manner, according to halacha.

Comment on Nothing in Tefilah is “Extra”! by ylevi

ylevi — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:07:20 +0000

Hashem loves you in a singular and special way. Don’t stop talking to him and crying out to him. Your tefilos will be answered

Comment on Nothing in Tefilah is “Extra”! by Meeee

Meeee — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:15:10 +0000

Thank u so much for this thought I.jst need some ch izzuk how do.u hold on.when.u beg hashem to.find u ur.zivug and u helped so many other girls get to.their chasuna and no matter wht I do it feels like the doors r closed for me or tht hashem is not letting me in… I feel like something is.blocking.my.tefios….thank u.so much for wanting to help klal yisroel….

Comment on Our Lesson From Menashe Ben Chizkiyahu Hamelech by Gary

Gary — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:19:15 +0000

Dear Y. Levi,
Thank you for your initial good heartfelt wishes.
I appreciate your later gesture, however, recommending me to buy a book whilst in my current financial straits is not particularily encouraging.
I did however read about Rabbi Kirzner and I admire him and his incredible accomplishments. His mesiras nefesh was was that of a Tzadik. I only wish that I could boast 2% of such midos. I know that I have no right to complain but I’m affraid that I have reached the end of my tether & I now understand why some people feel that there is nothing left in this world for them & in our community loosing face is the end, the absolute bottom of the pit.
Sorry for my downturned spirit and lack of emmuna.
Thanks again for your going to the effort of replying & offering chizuk.

Comment on Our Lesson From Menashe Ben Chizkiyahu Hamelech by ylevi

ylevi — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:58:55 +0000

Gary,

My heart cries with you and I feel your pain.
Know this; you are not alone, Hashem is with you in the throes of your anguish.
I don’t profess to have all of the answers. I don’t know why Hashem makes good people suffer, including you. Your suffering increases his love and closeness to you, it doesn’t diminish it. It is up to you to learn how to recognize and appreciate that and to use your suffering as a springboard for spiritual elevation. It isn’t easy by a long stretch, but it is within your reach without question. I would encourage you to purchase and read the great judaica book on suffering by Rabbi Yitzchok Kirzner (who was no stranger to suffering and passed away at a young age, leaving behind a wife, children and thousands of students and admirers).

Comment on Our Lesson From Menashe Ben Chizkiyahu Hamelech by Gary

Gary — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 08:02:18 +0000

I find myself lately bereft of any Mazel. In all my undertakings everything has turned negative. Without an income I am no longer of any use to my family (who have become distant) or even to myself. For what possible reason does Hashem place a sole here to go through such trials, challenges & tribulations?
It is said that Hashem loves us and he does not test us beyond our limits. If that is so, then how do you explain people being driven to the point of no return (suicide)?

Comment on Connecting To Hashem Is A Blessing! by sussie Rottenberg

sussie Rottenberg — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:27:02 +0000

very true words, with true bitachon you feel an amazing serenity and calmness, for even when you don’t understand why things are going differently than expected you know that Hashem loves you more than anything else and he’s capable of giving you anything you want he’s just waiting for you to ask and really believe that you’ll get it. positive thinking is tremendously powerful and effective here!!!

Comment on Post Tisha B’av Thoughts by ELI G

ELI G — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:13:14 +0000

beautiful…thnx!

Comment on “Baruch Gozer Umekayeim” by ELI G

ELI G — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:41:57 +0000

Amein!!! once again…another masterpiece!

Comment on Emunas Chachomim and Open Miracles! by ELI G

ELI G — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:08:35 +0000

Wow!! !st of all amazing stories! 2nd….you truly have a talent for writing. really beautiful & inspiring shkoiach!