Someone once complained to the Tzemach Tzedek that his heart was not open during davenning (prayers) . He asked the fellow what sort of bread be ate--white (the more expensive) or regular. He responded that he ate white.
"So, what's surprising about that," responded the Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek. "If you eat regular bread and give the difference in price between regular bread and white bread to the poor people of Eretz Yisrael, then your heart will be open during davenning!"
Reb Michel of Zlotchov's father was Reb Yitzel Druvitcher. He was a simple Jew who, through his efforts, raised the level of his soul to that of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.
Reb Aharon of Belz would not enter any home that did not have the book "Noam Elimelech."
The sign of genuine teshuva is the tremendous joy that comes in its wake.
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