Monthly Archives: January 2014

Failing to Want

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Emuna Daily

We will not be judged for what we failed to do but for what we failed to want. There are no excuses for the lack of desire. Failure to act can be excused by lack of funds or other difficulties.  … Continue reading →

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Responsibilities of a Family

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“The first stages of your life are to learn to be a master over yourself. But then comes a major and difficult transition in life, when you take on the responsibilities of a family. Now you must learn to put … Continue reading →

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Just Do It

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Alain iz di neshomeh rain Don’t depend on others – do it yourself.

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Cute Story about R’ Shmuel of Lubavitch

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Emuna Daily

With great remorse, a man entered the private room of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch to ask for a formula for repentance. Since the man was ashamed to admit that he was the sinner, he explained that a friend had committed the sins … Continue reading →

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Immediate Reward

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Emuna Daily

It says “schar mitzvah: mitzvah [the reward for a good deed is another good deed].”  The reward of a mitzvah is a mitzvah, and the reward for joy is joy. How does G-d pay you for being happy?  He gives … Continue reading →

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A Servant of Hashem

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“The first thing in being an oved (servant of) Hashem is to say, “Thank you Hashem!”  That’s the basis of everything: A person who is not in the mindset of expressing gratitude can’t be an oved Hashem.  As it says … Continue reading →

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Out of Your Control

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“When every other element is out of your control, remember that you can still manage your reaction.” ~ Chicken Soup for the Neshama

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Different Vantage Points

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Our view of the world and its Creator’s view are very different. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Zig Zag

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Our entire life’s journey consists of ups and downs – zigzags.  One moment we lift our heads and we feel as if we only desire Hashem – and a moment later we are looking sideways … and we fall. But, after … Continue reading →

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A Bargain

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Der Leben iz di gresteh metsi’eh – me wrigt es umzist.   Life is the biggest bargain – we get it for nothing.

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