Monthly Archives: February 2014

Does Torah Make One Happy?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Torah is meant to make a person happy in this world. There’s no question [it makes one happier in] Olam Haba (the World to Come), but Torah makes you happier even in this world. If it doesn’t, then you’re … Continue reading →

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The Yetzer Hara’s True Aim

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Emuna Daily

More than the yetzer hara wants you to sin, he wants you to be sad that you sinned.  This will prevent you from doing more mitzvos; his true aim. ~ Tanya

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lies

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A ligen tor men nit zogen; dem emess iz men nit m’chuyev zogen A lie you must not tell; the truth you don’t have to tell.

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A True Story from Rabbi Wagner

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Last shabbos I was privileged to spend some time with Rabbi Shmuel Wagner shlita, from Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim, who related the following amazing story, which just happened a few months ago. There is a young family living in Har Nof, … Continue reading →

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Who’s Fault is it when Things go Wrong?

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When a man is unhappy in life, he has to realize that, to a big extent, it is the sin that caused it. Now that is a lot to swallow. People are reluctant to admit that because it puts a great … Continue reading →

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Blending the Physical with the Spiritual

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Prior to Mattan Torah, the spiritual was spiritual, the physical was physical, and the two did not in any way impact one on another. The novel development at Har Sinai was that Hashem delegated to Am Yisrael the power to interfere with spirituality through their … Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s Policy

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

President Abraham Lincoln was once criticized for his policy toward his enemies. “Why do you try to befriend them?” he was asked. “You should try to destroy them.” “Do I not destroy my enemies,” the president asked, “by befriending them?” … Continue reading →

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Sitting in the Dark

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“If one sits in the dark long enough, he begins to think it is light.” ~ R’ Hillel Partischer, disciple of the Tzemach Tzedek.

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Getting old?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Do not regret growing older.  It is a privilege denied to many.

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Try to Translate

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“A shtikel mazel iz vert merer vi a ton gold”  A little bit of luck is better than a ton of gold.

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