Chanukah

"Chanukah's Secret to Greatness"

http://www.aish.com/h/c/mm/sf/78962817.html

have a happy Chanuka
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Shana tovah

Well, the high holidays are approaching and we are in that time where we each need to find what we need to improve on.  One of the things we can do is be careful with what we say, whether it's Loshon hara, (gossip) or some other hurtful words.  Words have a bigger impact than we know, therefore we should learn and make an effort to be careful, thereby keeping relationships strong plus receiving blessing from the mitzvah of guarding our tongue.  Here's a good site where we can learn 'A lesson a day' http://chofetzchaim.shemayisrael.com/lesson/lesson2.htm

Have a shanah tovah, happy new year everyone

It could be

Sometimes we read about calculations about when the Geula will arrive and we are not sure whether or not it will happen this time because the other times it didn't. I feel however that even though we are not completely redeemed yet, there are many oppertunities where we can be. Instead of thinking it's not going to happen, we should each work toward making it happen. Each of us can make a difference. Whether with prayer, mitzvos, learning, middos, emunah, unity ... so on. We should show that we really want it and take steps towards it.

happiness, blessings and gratidude

When we pause and say a blessing before we eat, or for something else, we acknowlege our gratitude to Hashem for providing and taking care of us. And while things may be challenging at times, we should focus on what we have instead of what we don't.

Yedid Nefesh

Beautiful song of the soul yearning to connect to Hashem

Starting anew

Is the January 1 significant? Yes

A message about using each day to improve and grow

Miracle

The Maccabeats singing a Matisyahu song.
Also featuring Mayim Bialik who pretends to be a Maccabeat.

Chanuka reminds us that it is Hashem that runs the world. While things might seem impossible, really anything is possible if G-d wills it, for example a small group defeating a huge army.

Divine Providence, hashgacha pratis is all around, we just need to keep our eyes open and listen to the messages around us, whether it be a personal message or collective one.

Happy Chanuka
Lets spread some light

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