Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Narrow Bridge

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Passing through this world involves walking on a very narrow bridge and the most important thing is not to fear!” ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov as quoted in Torah Tavlin.

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Who’s Swinging the Stick?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“There is none other than Hashem!  Everything that happens to us is His Divine will! Man and nature are nothing more than mere agents, sticks in Hashem’s hands.  Rather than looking at the stick, we should always remember to look … Continue reading →

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Speak

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Intelligent people know of what they speak; fools speak of what they know.” ~ Minchas Shabbos Pirkei Avos 3:18 / Ethics Of The Fathers

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Moshe Rabbeinu

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“It is not surprising that Moshe Rabbeinu attained what he did.  Had I had a teacher such as his teacher – Hashem Yisbarach – I, too, would be equal to Moshe.  Now, if you wish to understand why I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Anger II

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Anger deprives a sage of his wisdom, a prophet of his vision.” ~ Rebbe Shimon ben Lakish

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Beyond Comprehension

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Let us address the contention that it is virtually impossible to faithfully observe the laws of shmiras haloshon for more than a day or two: Even if this were correct, is it reason enough to ignore this mitzvah? Imagine a … Continue reading →

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Never Give Up

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“When Elijah informed King Chizkia of the heavenly decree that he would die, the king replied, ‘I have a tradition from my ancestor, David: Even when the sword is drawn over your neck do not refrain from pleading for mercy … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Sadness locks the gates of heaven. Prayer opens locked gates. And happiness has the strength to break through ALL barricades.”  -~ The Baal Shem Tov

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Heart

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“If a person tells me that he has a severe headache and he cannot concentrate properly on his prayers, I tell him, ‘Who told you to pray with your head?  You should be praying with your heart!’” ~ R’ Menachem … Continue reading →

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Anger

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“God Himself prays ‘May my mercy overcome my anger.’ ~ Abba Aricha (Rav)

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