Monthly Archives: November 2012

What Counts

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“In your community, your reputation matters.  In a strange place, your clothing counts.”  ~ Talmud I inadvertently left out the source of yesterday’s quote, which was from R’ Eliyahu Dessler’s Strive For Truth a/k/a Michtav Me-Eliyahu.

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“…and you will eat and be satisfied”

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“To be satisfied is the highest and best of all blessings.  There is in the whole of existence no one who is truly satisfied  with worldly achievements.  One who pursues the pleasures of this world never attains them to the extent that he would … Continue reading →

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G-d’s Promise

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“G-d has promised us in the Torah that if we fulfill it with joy and with cheerful spirit and reflect on [its] wisdom continually, He will remove from us all those things that prevent us from fulfilling it, such as disease, war, … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Life

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Emuna Daily

People talk about “wasting time,” or even about “killing time.” Neither term is accurate. Time awaits you to give it life. A moment flashes into existence, anticipating your breath of life. After all, for this purpose you came here, to … Continue reading →

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“My wife is unattractive”

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Emuna Daily

The Gemara relates that R’ Yitzchak ben Eliyashiv once observed his student, R’ Mani depressed. The Rebbe asked what was wrong and the student complained, “My wife is unattractive.” “What is her name?” R’ Yitzchak asked. R’ Mani replied, “Chana.” … Continue reading →

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What a Child Says

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Emuna Daily

What a child says on the street, the parents say at home. ~ Talmud

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What does a hurricane have to do with loshon hora?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Emuna Daily

The Ben Yehoyada explains that hurricanes are created by loshon hora. The following is a short synopsis. See below for the original. The connection between hurricanes and the sanctity of speech can be seen in the pasuk in Amos (4:13) … Continue reading →

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Happy Under Any Circumstance

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Our sages teach that when a person thanks Hashem and is happy under any circumstance – relying on the emuna that everything Hashem does is for the very best – he or she will see the most trying situations in … Continue reading →

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The Current Rocky Roads

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Emuna illuminates our hearts with the confidence that Hashem has a good reason for everything He does, and that the currently rocky roads will eventually lead to smooth and peaceful paths.  By letting our emuna override our brains, we can … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Thanks

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Emuna Daily

In the aftermath of the Hurricane Sandy, saying the following prayer this morning really struck a chord and I therefore wanted to share it with you. Thank You Hashem, King of Kings and Master of the World! Thank You for … Continue reading →

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