This thread is hashgacha pratit.

We should be careful with the chaveiro mitzvos so we are a good example. If people see an observant Jew behaving rudely or something, it might have a negative impact on the person, like on a BT or even a ffb,G-d forbid.

On the other side, we can make a good impact on others if we are careful with good middos I’YH

A good way to improve is to take time every day to reflect on something to improve on and then work on it. Also, what helps is to be careful when in certain situations. Like when we are upset or feeling impatient, try to hold back from doing what we shouldn’t.

baruch Hashem for that site

I’m surprised that it became so popular so quickly. I’m glad that it has baruch Hashem, made a good impact on people, and help them to be happy to be Jewish

Wellinformed and Aries, great messages. We deffinately need to be a good example for our kids of good middos, wisdom, joy and emunah.

communication is also very important between parents and children.

In general, a Torah home should be a place where we nurture our family by showing them the Joy and wisdom of our heritage. This way, children have a strong foundation and can withstand the tests of the outside world

mesivta of greater los angeles is in Calabasas which is in the valley

There is also a highschool called Yeshivas Ohev shalom which has affordable tuition

Mghanooni, good point that sometimes things take time but come eventually. We might not feel something or receive at the moment, but with time we do.

Also, I agree with Popa about talking to someone that can help you with this. It’s good to have guidence and support.

when something positive happens, I try to think baruch H-shem

that’s how to enjoy life by focusing on our blessings

Plus, when I have a challenge, I try to trust it’s for the best

I bit my nails and couldn’t stop even with polish. What helps is to put fake nails on top. They are too hard to bite and the ones underneath have a chance to grow. I got it done at a salon, but it comes off days later because there’s not much to hold on to. But a friend told me that CVS has a pack of glue on nails I can buy

hatzlacha

But people do become bored unfortunately. It’s much better that they look at a piece of paper rather than talk. I guess the best thing would be that people study the prayers beforehand so it has more meaning to them. Plus, learn the importance of listening to Torah reading

One day is great. yedid nefesh is beautiful, I read the translation, gorgeous. And Shwekey’s Eshet Chayil

Growing up

their favorite memories

were of those quality

times with their family

After lunch on Shabbos

they continued singing

and played in the

living room with dad

just for a bit

At night mom tucked

them in and said Shema

might be small but

It’s the little things

that make a difference

you accomplish more

than you know

I like the quote from Pirkei Avos, “you don’t have to complete the task, but you are not free to withdraw from it.” Sometimes we feel a lot of pressure in life. But we should realize that the journey is just as important as the finish line. Every effort counts.

Speaking of kiruv, I read a story about a secular Israeli couple who came to America. A frum couple next door wanted to mekarav them and so they asked their rabbi what to do. He told them to just be a good example. – They became friends with them and just spoke about general things when they saw them. – Later, they invited them for Shabbos and had a nice time. Over time, the couple who came here decided to be become religious and move back to Israel.

Sometime, we just need to be a good example and be a good friend, and it will overflow to others.

I read somewhere about a place that does a kehillah fund for schools.

Someone wrote, the kids know that if they do mitzvos ….

I feel that they should be taught more than just reward and punishment. Some kids don’t care about it. They should Also be taught that just like Hashem gives us food for our body, He also gave us mitzvos for our soul to help us connect to Him.

If they are not interested for themselves, then we can also mention that our mitzvos help the world by bringing blessings to the world.

Look at from this perspective. There is our world and the outside world. The outside world is very tempting, it has always been tempting.

When they look at both worlds what do they see? It depends on their environment and personality. If they have a nice environment where they enjoy what they have, and have a good foundation, and are pretty happy, then they don’t care for what is outside. However, if their environment is not that pleasent, the outside looks more tempting.

What we need to do is give them a pleasent environment where they can enjoy learning and growing. And acknowledge effort so they continue it. Plus, we should be a good example to them of middos, wisdom, caring and emunah, so they can look up to us 🙂

I read a story about a teacher who was meeting with parents after the second week of school. There was two kids with the same name and the teacher gave the compliment by mistake to the parents who’s kid is not so great. The next day, the kid comes to the teacher and says thanks for the compliment, nobody’s has done that for me before. – And he promised to do his best and did.

The article was about how compliments have a positive impact. Of course IF a child does something wrong, we need to advise them about the right way.

We should also notice though when they do something good like if the youth helps someone OR is studying hard, compliment that in order to encourage them to keep doing good.

Also, when a person thinks person E Won’t do well and person B Will, that’s what happens. But if you put faith in both of them to do well, then the first one will also do well.