Monthly Archives: December 2011

Our Lowest Moments

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Yosef was sold as a slave by his brothers, but his humiliation led him to become a great ruler.  Tamar was rejected, but her rejection led her to become the mother of the dynasty of David Hamelech.  Any time we … Continue reading →

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Famous Quote from The Kotzker Rebbe

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“All that is thought should not be said, all that is said should not be written, all that is written should not be published, all that is published should not be read.” ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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Words from the Heart

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“If you rebuke your brother and he does not listen, then it is you who is to blame.  Words from the heart enter the heart.” ~ Bringing Heaven Down to Earth by Tzvi Freeman

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The 3 Levels of Emuna

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Emuna can be divided into three main levels: 1. Basic-level emuna: This is the firm belief that everything comes from Hashem by way of perfect Divine Providence, even the tiniest and most seemingly insignificant event. 2.  Intermediate-level emuna: In addition … Continue reading →

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Making Decisions

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“People often avoid making decisions out of fear of making a mistake.  Actually, the failure to make decisions is one of life’s biggest mistakes.” ~ R’ Noah Weinberg

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Tell G-d Your Story

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Rebbe Nachman says, G-d created man because He loves stories.  The whole world is G-d telling a story.  G-d is telling us stories, creating the world, creating people, telling long stories.  There is such a thing as prayer, which is … Continue reading →

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Beginnings are Difficult

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“If one finds it difficult to become a talmid chacham, do not give up and quit.  All beginnings are difficult, but nothing stands in the way of one with a strong will to accomplish.  The esssential thing is to be … Continue reading →

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Escape Gehinnom

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Emuna Daily

Midrash Tanchuma (Tehillim 52:2) states: “The Holy One, Blessed is He, said: ‘If you seek to escape [the punishments of] Gehinnom, distance yourselves from loshon hora. Through this, you will be deemed meritorious in this world and the next.’ ”

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The Owner’s Manual

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“A life of Torah is like a smooth ride in a new car when the owner fulfills all the manufacturer’s instructions as listed in the owner’s manual.  The Torah – the Creator’s manual for our bodily and spiritual welfare – shows us … Continue reading →

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Love of Your Fellow Man

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“They asked the Alter Rebbe: ‘Which is greater: Love of G-d, or love of your fellow man?’ He answered, ‘Love of your fellow man, for then you are loving that which your Beloved loves.’  ~ Bringing Heaven Down to Earth … Continue reading →

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