Author: Rabbi Schell

Pirkei Avot teaches: “Let your house be open wide, and let the poor be members of your household” – urging us to practice generosity and hospitality by welcoming those in need as part of our family.

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Hasidic tradition insists, “There is no despair in the world at all” – inspiring us to hold onto hope and resilience, never losing faith that change for the good is possible.

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Rebbe Nachman of Breslov taught, “It is a great mitzvah to be happy always!” – encouraging us to live with joy and positivity, even in difficult times.

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Shimon the Righteous said, “The world stands on three things: on Torah, on [divine] service, and on acts of loving-kindness” – teaching that study and spirituality, devotion to God, and ethical kindness are the pillars that uphold our world.

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The rabbis teach, “Who is honoured? One who honours others” – showing that we earn true respect by treating others with respect and dignity.

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Pirkei Avot teaches, “Who is strong? One who controls their impulses” – defining real strength as self-control and mastery over one’s anger and desires.

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The Mishna says, “Who is wise? One who learns from every person” – true wisdom comes from humility and an openness to learning from everyone we meet.

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The Talmud teaches that lashon hara (evil speech or gossip) “kills three”: it harms the speaker, the listener, and the person spoken about – a stark warning about the destructive power of our words.

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