Monthly Archives: May 2014

A Donkey and a Fool

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Emuna Daily

An aizel derkent men bei di langeh oi’eren, a nar bei der langer tsung. You can recognize a donkey by his long ears, a fool by his long tongue.  

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The Steipler’s Tzitzis

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Emuna Daily

During the final days of the Steipler’s life, an amazing incident occurred.  The Steipler asked for his tzitzis.  As someone put the garment on him, the Steipler, what was lying in bed and could not see the ends of the … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Life

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“One who possesses an understanding of the goodness of the world always rejoices.  When one sees no happiness in his lot, he will indeed see no reason to be grateful to his Creator.  It is only when one is about … Continue reading →

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Stay Firm

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Every moment of the day the evil inclination attempts to overpower us.  It fans the desires, even if we refuse to pay attention to it and look determinedly in the other direction.  Still it comes back and bites us again, … Continue reading →

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The True Test of Anger

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Emuna Daily

R’ Eliyahu Lopian once said that a person is apt to delude himself into thinking that he has overcome his tendency to become angry.  In reality he might manage to remain calm only because no one has provoked him.  The … Continue reading →

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IDF Chief Chazzan – Prayer for the State of Israel

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Happy Yom Ha’atzmaut!  It is worth watching this powerful video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTJH5DsJavY

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Running Away

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“When you run from the responsibility of one place to be in another, two things are amiss: The place where you are needed, and the place where you are and shouldn’t be!” ~ Tzvi Freeman

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Kavana

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“One need not pulverize mountains and shatter boulders, turning the world upside down. Any Avoda, any act, whatever it may be, merely needs true Kavana: a Bracha pronounced with Kavana; a word of Davening as it should be, with a … Continue reading →

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An Example

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A moshel iz nit kain rai’eh An example is no proof.

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R’ Chayim Soloveitchik zt”l

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Two wealthy residents of Brisk came to Rabbi Chayim Soloveitchik with a sum of money enclosed in a sealed envelope.  Rabbi Soloveitchik had officiated at their children’s wedding a few days before and this was their token of appreciation.  A … Continue reading →

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