Monthly Archives: October 2013

Announcement: Some Changes to Emuna Daily

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Emuna Daily

A friend of mine heard from R’ Moshe Weinberger of Aish Kodesh, that hearing stories of tzaddikim (righteous people) after Shabbos, is very beneficial for our neshamos (souls), as the stories themselves as well as the mentioning of a tzaddik provides … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Have all the Answers

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Hashem tells us through the prophet, לא מחשבותי מחשבותיכם – the human mind is not capable of understanding His ways in this world.  Part of being a Jew is knowing that we do not have to know the answers to … Continue reading →

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Stars

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“There are stars whose light only reaches the earth long after they have fallen apart. There are people whose remembrance gives light in this world, long after they have passed away. This light shines in our darkest nights on the … Continue reading →

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Insincere Peace

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Emuna Daily

An insincere peace is still better than a sincere quarrel! ~ The Chozeh of Lublin (Torah Tavlin)  

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The Just Path

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Der derech hayosher iz alleh mol kosher – The just path is always the right one.

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It is not up to you

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Emuna Daily

It should be clear to a person that all created things in this world, whether substance or accident, have definite limits.  Nothing can add to, or detract from, what the Creator, may He be exalted, decreed in regard to its … Continue reading →

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The Only Choice

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Emuna Daily

God asks no one whether he will accept life. This is not the choice. The only choice you have as you go through life is how you live it. – Bernard Meltzer  

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Unity

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Emuna Daily

If Hashem refuses to give up on a single Jew – how can we? If Hashem can tolerate everyone – how can we not? The Abarbanel says that we are never punished for contemplating the commission of a transgression – … Continue reading →

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Distinctions

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Emuna Daily

When G‑d made the world He gave each creature, each nation and each individual a role and a meaning. When each plays its part there is harmony. When the lines become too blurred, there is acrimony. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Yiddish Proverb

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Az me muz, ken men. ~ When one must, one can.

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