Light Your Candle of Truth!
On September 23, 2011, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations General Assembly. During his address, he recalled a conversation he had with the Rebbe in 1984. Netanyahu shared the Rebbe’s words when he became Israel's ambassador to the UN:
"Remember, you are going to the UN. You will be serving in a house of many lies. But remember, that even in the darkest place, the smallest candle can be seen far and wide. Your mission is to light a candle for truth and the Jewish people."
Proactive Versus Reactive
When news spread of the disturbing acts of anti-Semitic vandalism that took place at Jewish-owned shops in the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center in Westchester on January 25, 2024, the Jewish community was rightfully shaken, disturbed, and indignant in the face of these shocking events.
Just Do It
“Just Do It” is not only a clever Nike marketing slogan, it's a way of life.
We may find ourselves at times inspired to launch a new business, take on a new project, spend more time with our family, or reconnect more with our Jewish identity. However, after the initial excitement wears off, it may become challenging to keep focused on attaining our goals.
The Game Plan
When an individual, business, organization or community is faced with a challenge, there are often a variety of ways to respond to the issue. One group may easily give up when the problem seems insurmountable. A second group may choose to compromise their values and quality in order to avoid a greater potential loss. A third group may try to aggressively oppose and resist the challenge. And yet a fourth group may passively sit back and hope things will work out on its own.