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Said the Koretzer: "Man contains within himself all the worlds that exist; he is, therefore, able to have contact with them all. Man possesses within himself all good and all evil traits, but they are in an unborn state; it is within his power to give them birth. If he is angelic in character, he will transform eveil traits into good. If he is demonic, he will transform good traits into evil. It is the study of the Torah and the performance of mitzvoth that aid us to become as holy as angels."

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Source: Midrash Pinchas?

Shoshanah Shear

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The Berditshchever heard an itinerant preacher accusing Jews of violating Jewish laws. He lifted up his eyes and exclaimed: "Lord of the Universe: this Maggid is compelled to make bitter complaints against Your children because he needs the few coins that are usually given to a wandering preacher. Give him O Lord, his few coins in another way, and savev him from the necessity of speaking evil of Israel."

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Source: Fun Unzer Alten Olam

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Said the Yud: "The true proof regarding our advancement in service to the Lord lies in our own knowledge as to whether we have advanced in our love for Israel."

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Source: Tifereth ha-Yehudi

SEFER CHOFETZ CHAIM Day 44 – End Result? Before relating negative information l’toeles, for a constructive purpose, one must carefully consider whether or not his words will, in fact, bring about the desired result.? Speaking negatively l’toeles is justified only if there is a reasonable chance that the desired result will be accomplished. ? This point is of particular importance when one seeks to discourage a potentially harmful friendship, business association or shidduch (marriage match).? Often, a final decision has already been made, and speaking negatively of the other party will serve no constructive purpose. ? ? SEFER SHMIRAS HALOSHON ? Miriam’s Affliction ? The Torah relates (Bamidbar ch. 12) how Miriam criticized her brother Moshe for not living with his wife after the Torah was given through him. Miriam did not realize that a man of Moshe’s humility and selflessness would not have done so unless he had been commanded to be in a constant state of readiness to receive prophecy. Miriam was punished with tzaraas, and was subsequently healed through the prayers of Moshe. ? The Torah states: “Beware of a tzaraas affliction, to be very careful and to act; according to all that the Kohanim, the Levites shall teach you ...’’(Devarim 24:8). The very next verse exhorts the Jewish people to “Remember what HASHEM, your God, did to Miriam on the way when you were leaving Egypt.’ Sifre comments: ? Why are these two verses juxtaposed? — to teach that Miriam was punished [with tzaraas] only because she spoke loshon hora. It is a kal v’chomer (a fortiori): If Miriam, who spoke against her younger brother, was punished [so severely], then how much more so one who speaks against someone greater than himself. Alternatively: If Miriam, whose words were heard by no one other than the Holy One, Blessed is He, as it is written, “And HASHEM heard” (Bamidbar 12:2), was punished [so severely] then how much more so one who speaks disparagingly of his fellow in public. ? Ramban comments: “[With this verse,] we are commanded to make known [the episode of Miriam] to our offspring and to relate it to future generations. It would have been fitting to conceal this episode so as not to speak the disgrace of the righteous; nevertheless, Scripture commands that we make it known and revealed, so that we be well versed in the prohibition of forbidden speech, which is a great sin and brings about many bad happenings, yet is transgressed frequently.’’ Dedications and Sponsorships Do you know someone who needs a refuah shleima? A shidduch? Or perhaps a meaningful yahrtzeit is approaching? As a merit for a recovery from illness or for a departed family member you can sponsor a daily email and have over 8,000 people, every day, learn and be inspired as a z’chus for your loved one. To sponsor a daily email visit?

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A man of wealth lost his fortune and was unable to provide for the marriage of his daughter. He complained to the Lubliner who counseled him to go forth to ask for donations. The man said: "But rabbi, I shall be come a hater of Jews. Every time one give me nothing or less than I think he should, I will hold hate in my heart for him."

"Here is a preventive," said the Lubliner. "Believe that the Lord has decreed how much you are to receive from each person, and you will bear no ill will toward anyone."

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Source: Maasiyoht Hagedolim