Monthly Archives: October 2013

Greatness

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Greatness does not bring happiness; happiness brings greatness. ~ The Garden of Wisdom

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Don’t Waste a Moment

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Life is short, and the Torah is seemingly endless. One should not waste a moment of the precious few years he is granted in this world. Life is a fleeting opportunity to gather treasure; once the time is up, he … Continue reading →

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One should Live like he is about to Die

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Emuna Daily

A person should always see himself as if he is about to die, lest he die during a moment when he is a sinner and removed from God. Therefore he must return from his sin immediately. ~ Rambam

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If it Could, it Would

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Everything a person has is allotted to him by the Ribon Shel Olam. Don’t think that if something is not going well in a person’s life, it could still be better. If it could be better, it would be better!” … Continue reading →

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Bitter/Sweet

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Der vos hot nit farzucht bittereh, vaist nit voz zies iz. He who has not tasted the bitter, does not understand the sweet.

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The Steipler Gaon

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Once, a young married scholar spent a long time with Rav Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky zt”l, better known as the Steipler, seeking guidance in his learning. As the young man expressed his thanks and turned to leave, the Steipler said, “Do … Continue reading →

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Very Deep teaching from R’ Nachman

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Emuna Daily

It is the essence of the return to God that you should search at all times and beg: “Where is the place of His glory?” Then the fall itself is transformed into a great ascent. The whole purpose of the … Continue reading →

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The Definition of Serving Hashem

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Emuna Daily

The definition of what it means to serve Hashem is the feeling of humility of someone who receives a benefit. If favors are done for an individual and he is unable to pay for what he is receiving, he is … Continue reading →

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Needing Honor

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Emuna Daily

If you need others to honor you, you are in a worse situation than someone who needs others to give him charity. When someone resorts to begging for tzedakah (charity), others feel sorry for him and have mercy on him. … Continue reading →

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