Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Instructions

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Hashem gave mankind, and the Jewish people in particular, clear instructions as to one’s purpose in life.  Not only do we have our holy Torah and its commandments; we have the great tzaddikim – the righteous sages and spiritual leaders … Continue reading →

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Facades

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“In the facades we put on for others we demonstrate our potential; through our children we reveal our reality.”  ~ Lawrence Kelemen (To Kindle A Soul)

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Truly Wealthy

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“One who has one hundred wants two hundred” (Koheles Rabbah 1:34). Someone who covets money never has enough, while one who has an inner sense of contentment is truly wealthy.

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“Go in Peace”

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“When one says ‘Lech b’shalom – go in peace’ like Avimelech did to Yitzchak, one gives his friend the illusion that the road before him will be easy, that he is already in a state of peace.  This is not … Continue reading →

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The Yield

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“In business, a person’s profit may exceed the effort invested, or it may be less.  In spiritual matters, the yield is exactly equal to the amount of effort expended.” ~ R’ Itzele of Petersburg zt”l from Torah Tavlin

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Here Today and Gone Tomorrow

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“King Solomon, the wisest of all men advised (Ecclesiates 7:2): ‘It is better to frequent the house of mourning than the house of feasting, for it signifies the end of all men – and the living should take it to heart!’ …All … Continue reading →

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My Body also has a Soul

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Our holy master Rebbe Nachman says that not only the soul has a soul – but my body also has a soul – the inside of my body.  You know, imagine if all I used my hand for was just … Continue reading →

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Bitter or Grateful

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Bitter people are never grateful; grateful people are never bitter.” ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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“Time is Money”

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“The world says that time is money, but I say that money is time. In order to earn enough money to satisfy his desires, one must sacrifice inordinate amounts of time. For me, that sacrifice is too great.” ~ Chofetz Chaim

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Peace in the Home

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Peace in the home, shalom bayis, does not mean the absence of conflict. Shalom is opposing forces working together in harmony. It is a sense of wholeness that allows for a life filled with blessings and joy.”   ~ By … Continue reading →

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