18 February 2026 · A sentence from the teachings of Rav Kook

Rosh Chodesh Adar

„Only when a person takes delight and rejoices in the good and upright deed, then will he be diligent to do them in their utmost perfection and to add to them from day to day.”From Essay "HaOneg VeHaSimchah," Ikvei HaTzon

Joy moves us to action, to will, to the fire that exists within us to continue to burn and to grow. When it is good for us, we are diligent, we do more, we want more, we are happier. Like an infinite wheel of good. Many studies have spoken of the secret of joy as an elixir of life. Rejoice, and out of this it will be good for you! And at times, even when it is hard, if you succeed in kindling within yourselves a light of joy, it will begin to ignite within you the will and the true happiness. Increasing in joy! A good month 🙂

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