There is a saying in Yiddish, “Az gut iz gut, iz beser nisht beser?!” This translates to, “If good is good, is better not better?”
Put simply, this is a reminder to always strive for better, never to suffice with what we have accomplished. The Rebbe taught that in material matters we should always be satisfied with our lot. But when it comes to our spiritual journey, being satisfied is a shortcoming. It’s a fault to be strictly avoided.
In the twenty-first century it might be tempting to fall into a state of complacency. Relative to historic terms, we Jews are safe and successful. We have an identity and are accepted by Western society. We are comfortable and aren’t worrying about our government&r… Read More »