Monthly Archives: May 2013

Put it into Practice

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Be sure that your Torah study does not remain academic; it must become a firmly established element of your personality.  Don’t simply pay lip service to what you study – act upon it (Avodas Yisrael). ~ The Pirkei Avos Treasury

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Entering the Gates of Holiness

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Know that all these falls and descents, all the confusions and destructions, are an inevitable preliminary to entering the gates of holiness.  All the true Tsadikim and all the truly God-fearing have endured all this.” ~ R’ Nachman of Breslev … Continue reading →

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Forget the Past

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Know that what you did a moment ago is irrelevant. All that matters is what you will do right now.” ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Appreciate What You Have

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“If you don’t appreciate what you have, you’ll never appreciate what you’re going to get for you’ll get used to that as well.” ~ R’ Moshe Meir Weiss

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Which Plea?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Emuna Daily

[Something to think about when we say Hallel tomorrow morning] “When the Imrei Emes succeeded his father (the Sfas Emes) as Gerrer Rebbe, a group of older Chasidim asked him, ‘Your father promised us that if we would recite the … Continue reading →

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Hardship

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Today’s post is dedicated to the refuah shleimah of Yonatan Eliezer Ben Breindel In every hardship, search for the spark of good and cling to it. The greater the hardship, the more wondrous the good it bears. If you cannot … Continue reading →

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Our Lot

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“We are unhappy with our lot in life because we’re disconnected from our ultimate purpose in life.  Even temporary success in whatever endeavor we’re currently pursuing won’t satisfy us in the long run unless we’re pursuing our designated path in … Continue reading →

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Predictions

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Astronomers have predicted that a comet would collide with the earth and cause much death, damage and destruction, but in fact it hasn’t happened.  Because man can say what he wants, but a human mind can never predict with certainty … Continue reading →

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We Forget

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Do you know why we make so many mistakes and feel so guilty?  Because we forget how holy we are.” ~  R’ Shlomo Carlebach zt”l

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Blessing in the Home

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Blessing is only found in a person’s home because of the merits of his wife.” ~ Bava Metzia 59a

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