Monthly Archives: December 2012

Time is Valuable!

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Behold, seven years are coming during which there will be great abundance in the entire land of Egypt. Seven years of famine will rise after them, and all the abundance will be forgotten…Gather in all the food during these good … Continue reading →

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How Fast the Tables Turn

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Emuna Daily

See, I have placed you in charge of all the land of Egypt (Bereishis 41:41) Imagine a person God forbid becomes bankrupt, and they are down in the dumps, living in darkness. How long does it take for them to become … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“’As in water, face mirrors face, so is the heart of a man to man.’ Just as our own image reflects back at us when we gaze at water, so does the heart of one person towards another’s. When we … Continue reading →

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The Keys to Success

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“A person should be happy with whatever he is currently doing, since this is the product of Divine Providence.  Each person should apply themselves fully and do the very best job he or she can.  Perseverance, patience, and happiness with … Continue reading →

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Rely on Hashem; Not on Your Wealth

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Emuna Daily

If he relies on his great wealth, it will be taken from him and left to someone else, as it says in Scriptures “He lies down rich, and it is not taken away; he opens his eyes, and it is … Continue reading →

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An Enemy

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The fool turns a friend into an enemy, while the wise man turns an enemy into a friend.” ~ R’ Dov Katz zt”l from Torah Tavlin

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2 Quick Lessons from the Parsha

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The pasuk tells us that when the brothers saw Yosef approaching from afar, they decided right then and there to kill him. But by the time he reached them, the plan had changed, and they ended up selling him.  We … Continue reading →

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Our First Reaction

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Our first reaction must always be a thought, word or action of emuna.  If we got fired, if we were robbed, if someone struck us, if we received a speeding ticket, if our child was expelled, etc.  Our first reaction … Continue reading →

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No Fear

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“…One who trusts in G-d fears no man; rather, he glorifies in Him, as King David, peace be upon him, said ‘I trust in G-d, I will not fear; what can man do to me?’ (Tehillim 56:12)” ~ Chovos Halevovos

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We are Better off than the Angels

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Our sages say that the archangels — Gavriel, Michael, Rafael — they would give up their lofty station right under the Heavenly throne of serving Hashem, [in exchange] for one day of putting on tefillin… They are jealous of you … Continue reading →

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