Monthly Archives: August 2013

Be Wise!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Every single mitzvah in the Torah calls out and declares, ‘Be wise!’  Every prohibition of the Torah likewise implores us, ‘Do not be a fool!” ~ R’ Simcha Bunim of P’shischah zt”l

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A True Hero

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Who is a hero?  He who conquers his urges ~ Talmud

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A bissel Yiddish

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Durchlernen gantz shas iz a groisseh zach: durch lernen ain mideh iz a gressereh zach.   To learn the whole Talmud is  a great accomplishment; to learn one good virtue is even greater. (Besides a good quote, I always loved … Continue reading →

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Mirrors

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Emuna Daily

People are mirrors for each other. If you see the faults of another person and they don’t leave you alone, it is truly your own faults you see. This is G-d’s great kindness to us, for without this mirror-effect we … Continue reading →

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The Man on the Park Bench

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Emuna Daily

There was once a king who ruled in a town. Once a year he would take off his crown and his royal clothes. He would then put on regular clothes and go out to speak with the people to hear … Continue reading →

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Classic Joke

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Emuna Daily

A man was driving down the street, and he had an important meeting and couldn’t find a parking space.   After circling around for a long time, he finally looked up towards the Heaven and said, “Hashem, have pity on me. … Continue reading →

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Talk is Powerful

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Talk is powerful. Speak bad about someone and you expose all the ugliness in him, in yourself and in whoever happens to be paying attention. Once exposed, the wound begins to fester and all are hurt. Speak good about the … Continue reading →

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Why does Hashem test us?

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Hashem doesn’t have to test us to know [what we will do], but these things that we are expected to do… constitute the purpose we came to this world. We are put through all these circumstances, each representing a different … Continue reading →

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A Good Quote

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“A quotation at the right moment is like bread to the famished.”  ~ Talmud I just wanted to share that I noticed that one easy way to share your comments on certain quotes is by simply replying to this email. … Continue reading →

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Search for Your Good Points

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Think deeply about this.  Many souls are sunk because of depression.  Despair is the worst thing of all.  Stay firm in this path of searching for the good points [in yourself] which are to be found at every moment and … Continue reading →

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