Monthly Archives: April 2014

Transformation

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Before the experience of Mount Sinai, the coarse material of which the world is made could not be elevated. It could be used as a medium, an aid in achieving enlightenment, but it itself could not be enlightened. Jacob used sticks for … Continue reading →

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Bargain

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Just as one goes early to the market to take advantage of bargains, so too, should one rush out to seize every opportunity to perform mitzvos!” ~ R’ Aharon Hagadol of Karlin zt”l from Torah Tavlin

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Here the Son Asks

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Before the Ma Nishtana in many Haggados, the words “kan haben shoel” (“Here the son asks”) is found.  There is a profound message in these words.  “Here” – the night of the seder – is an auspicious time for every … Continue reading →

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De Fir Kashas – Ma Nishtana in Yiddish

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Tatta, ich vil d’fraigen de fir kashes (Father, I will ask the four questions.) Question 1 Alla nacht fun a ganz yar (All of the rest of the year) Essen mir chametz u’matzah, (I eat leavened products and matzah,) Uhbar … Continue reading →

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Rav Achai Gaon – Gevalt!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

I posted this a few years ago, but in case you missed it, it is one of my favorite stories, especially right before Pesach. In the time of the Yeshuos Yaakov, there was a Yid in Lemberg who was so … Continue reading →

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Questions and Answers

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“To the believer there are no questions; to the skeptic there are no answers.”

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Fence

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Chazal tell us to make a fence around the Torah.  The fence around the Torah is Yiras Shomayim – Fear of Heaven.  However, just as there is no need for a fence around an empty field, so too, Yirah without … Continue reading →

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A Liar’s Punishment

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A liar’s punishment is that he is not believed even when he is telling the truth. ~ R’ Shimon Bar Yochai

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Words

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A person who scrupulously refrains from hurting others through words will surely not do so through action. ~ Sefer Shmiras Haloshon

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Exponential Growth

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Emuna Daily

King Solomon describes Torah as being dearer than pearls and diamonds (Proverbs 3:15).  The Chofetz Chaim comments:  The monetary value of diamonds goes up exponentially, depending on the number of carats.  If a one-carat stone is worth a thousand dollars, … Continue reading →

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