Monthly Archives: August 2011

Vilna Gaon on Shmiras Haloshon

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“For every moment one guards one’s tongue, he earns reward that is beyond the comprehension of angels.”  Vilna Gaon citing Midrash …The principle way of meriting the World to Come is through guarding one’s mouth, which is greater than Torah … Continue reading →

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A favorite of mine

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“The Midrash explains (Yalkut Shimoni, 31) that when Hashem decreed that Moses wouldn’t be allowed to enter the Land of Israel, Moses prayed 515 prayers, until Hashem commanded him to stop praying!  Why?  With one more prayer, Hashem would have … Continue reading →

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Look for the Signals

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“When people ignore delicate signals, Hashem is forced to catch their attention with louder and much more severe signals.”  ~ The Garden of Emuna

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Important Request

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“There are those who acquire wealth but in truth have nothing.” (Proverbs 13:7) The Chofetz Chaim explains, that the above verse speaks of a man who had devoted his entire life to Torah and mitzvos, building a vast reserve of … Continue reading →

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Keep on Praying

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Rabbi Chanina says, anyone who prays long enough doesn’t go away empty-handed!” ~ Talmud – Berachot 32b

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A Humble Person

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“A humble person realizes that nothing is owed to him, and therefore, he feels satisfied with what he has.  Such a person does not raise his sights to receive what is above him.  He constantly has peace of mind and … Continue reading →

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Love Letter

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“If you are experiencing trials and tribulations, know that it is simply Hashem trying to start a conversation with you. With emuna, a person can start to see their suffering as a sort of ‘love letter’ from Hashem, telling them: … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 22, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Pray that you will never have to bear all that you are able to endure.”

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The World is Hungry

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“The world is hungry.  There is a prophesy.  It is happening today: ‘Days are coming… There will be a hunger in the world; but the hunger will not be for bread and the thirst will not be for water, but … Continue reading →

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Why do we have difficulties?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“If man were to be without any sense of burden, his life would veer recklessly out of control.  Hashem, therefore, gives him worries and difficulties, leaving him no time or energy for sin and foolishness.”  ~ R’ Moshe of Korbin … Continue reading →

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