Women on Ethics of Our Fathers

As we read and discussed a talk of the Rebbe, the mellow tone changed. It was still amiable, but getting a bit heated. Voices rose. Faces got flushed.

Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a “steering wheel” that directs the right path throughout.

In every language and culture, many other great sayings remind us of the earlier credo of Judaism’s greatest Torah leaders.

Do you ever feel that you still haven’t figured out what you’ll do “when you grow up”?

Potential is only worth something when it is acted upon.

It is so much easier to be sensitive to others in a professional environment. It’s much harder to be sensitive to friends and family who are in one’s immediate circle.

Have you ever felt totally eclipsed by someone else?

While love can begin for an external reason, it needs to mature into unconditional love.

The good thing is, G‑d didn’t just leave us with a list of commandments. He also gave us the ability to understand the meaning and symbolism behind many of the mitzvahs so that they don’t remain dry.

It began with a late-night text from Dena, a close friend of mine: “Don’t want you to worry, but we had a fire. Thank G‑d, we managed to get out in time, but the house is gone.”