Worldwide Chizuk Gathering for Nshei Belz – ברוח פיך – The power of Speech

A moving panel took place featuring Harav R’ Naftuli Shuvaks, shlita, and Harav R’ Aron Friedman, shlita, who spoke on the transformative power of speech.They shared how kind words, compliments, and even a simple smile can uplift others, create a positive atmosphere at home, and leave a lasting impact. One powerful story highlighted how Hashem asked Moshe Rabbeinu for a greeting—“Shalom”—just to teach us that kind words bring down heavenly hashpa’os into the world.
Harav Pinches Brier, shlita, a respected mechanech and lecturer, emphasized that the atmosphere in the home directly impacts our children’s growth. The foundation of healthy parenting and relationships, he said, lies in actively listening to your spouse, your children, and even casual acquaintances.
Rebbetzin Bassi Rokeach, tilt”a, wife of Harav Shulem Rokeach, shlita (eldest grandson of the Belzer Rebbe, shlita), introduced a new initiative: Belzer women accepting upon themselves to refrain from speaking lashon hara and to partner in learning Hilchos Shmiras Halashon. She shared some stories and thought-provoking messages:“It’s nicer to give a good word than to feed someone. A kind word lasts; hunger passes.”“Helping with words often has a deeper impact than giving money.”

A moving panel took place featuring Harav R’ Naftuli Shuvaks, shlita, and Harav R’ Aron Friedman, shlita, who spoke on the transformative power of speech.They shared how kind words, compliments, and even a simple smile can uplift others, create a positive atmosphere at home, and leave a lasting impact. One powerful story highlighted how Hashem asked Moshe Rabbeinu for a greeting—“Shalom”—just to teach us that kind words bring down heavenly hashpa’os into the world.
Harav Pinches Brier, shlita, a respected mechanech and lecturer, emphasized that the atmosphere in the home directly impacts our children’s growth. The foundation of healthy parenting and relationships, he said, lies in actively listening to your spouse, your children, and even casual acquaintances.
Rebbetzin Bassi Rokeach, tilt”a, wife of Harav Shulem Rokeach, shlita (eldest grandson of the Belzer Rebbe, shlita), introduced a new initiative: Belzer women accepting upon themselves to refrain from speaking lashon hara and to partner in learning Hilchos Shmiras Halashon. She shared some stories and thought-provoking messages:“It’s nicer to give a good word than to feed someone. A kind word lasts; hunger passes.”“Helping with words often has a deeper impact than giving money.”

The key takeaway was the l’chaim and divrei chizuk from the Belzer Rebbe shlita.

The Rebbe spoke about the importance of Kibbud Av Va’Em (honoring one’s parents) and the power of giving kind, uplifting words to others.

The Belzer Rebbe shlita emphasized that many people carry “דאגות” — heavy worries and burdens. He urged us to be available to listen to others’ struggles and to speak gently and kindly to one another, thereby easing those burdens.

He concluded with the prayer: “ה’ עוז לעמו יתן ה’ יברך את עמו בשלום” — May Hashem grant strength to His people and bless them with peace; explaining the connection between strength and peace. By offering a kind word to someone, we give them strength — helping to build peace and harmony in our communities.

He closed by wishing everyone hatzlacha and bracha, and “A Git Gebentcht Year.”

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