Welcome, dear friends, to our daily dose of Tanya wisdom.

In chapter 37 of Tanya, the Alter Rebbe teaches that just as a small amount of vinegar can ruin a whole pot of food, so too can a single negative character trait spoil a person’s good deeds. We must strive to identify and rectify our shortcomings, no matter how small they may seem. For just as a tiny spark can ignite a massive fire, so too can a small improvement in our character illuminate our souls and bring us closer to god.

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