The Declaration of Independence famously guarantees every person the right to the pursuit of happiness. What does that right mean to you? What would truly make you happy? Is it a dream home? Winning the lottery? Having a moment in the spotlight? Most people say, “If I had _________, I would be happy.” But would […]

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At the age of one hundred, Abraham had resigned himself to being childless and lost hope of fathering a child. Therefore, when G-d appeared to him to bless him, Abraham replied, “What could You possibly give me seeing that I am going to be childless and my servant, Eliezer, will inherit me?” Tellingly, G-d replied […]

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We had just arrived at a Sheva Berachot reception in our honor during the week after our wedding. The host opened the door for us with a smile and graciously exclaimed, “Welcome to my home!” I can still picture his wife’s expression as she corrected, “OUR home.” When asked how things are going, most successful […]

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“In the beginning, G-d created the heavens and the earth, and the earth was barren and desolate.” The next 6 days were spent making order out of chaos. A basic question arises, why was the world created chaotic and then put in order? Why not create an orderly world from day one? There are many […]

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