Monthly Archives: January 2012

Let Emuna Precede Intellect

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“…anyone or anything that influences our lives – for better or for worse – is merely Hashem’s messenger and an agent of Divine will.” “For example, someone that forgets to let emuna precede intellect might blame his or her feet … Continue reading →

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Ambition

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Man’s ambition to add to his wealth and honor is the chief source of his misery.” ~ Maimonides

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His Best Hat

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“What a person holds in his possession, he holds for a time. What he gives away, he holds forever.” [I saw the above quote from the Chofetz Chaim and the following story in an email I received on SEFER AHAVAS CHESED — Part … Continue reading →

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Livelihood

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“In truth, there are two possible channels by which to receive your livelihood, according to the perspective you take in life: You could decide to become just another element of nature, chasing after your bread in the chaos, running the … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Pieces

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Hashem alone assembles the multitude of ‘puzzle pieces’ – the people, events, and influencing factors in our lives – to create a certain situation in our lives or in the world around us.” ~ The Garden of Emuna

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Negative Habits

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The entire purpose of our existence is to overcome our negative habits.” – Vilna Goan, Commentary to Mishlei 4:13

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Bitachon as if there is no Hishtadlus

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Emuna Daily

R’ Aaron Rakeffet quoted R’ Yisrael Salanter as saying that one needs Bitachon as if there is no Hishtadlus, and at the same time needs to do Hishtadlut as if there is no Bitachon. Thank you Yoni for providing this … Continue reading →

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You are Sad?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Rabbi Nachman says:  You are sad?  You are 100% right.  But have you even been happy about the things you do have?  Why are you sad?  Because there is something missing in your life.  But you are alive.  Let’s start … Continue reading →

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A Fast Day is an Opportune Day

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“[In T.Yerushalmi Yoma 1:1] Our sages explain: ‘Every generation for which the Temple isn’t rebuilt, is as though the Temple was destroyed for that generation.’ If so, a fast day isn’t really a sad day, but an opportune day. It’s a day … Continue reading →

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I don’t know

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Teach your tongue to say ‘I don’t know’ rather than invent something.” ~ Talmud

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