Monthly Archives: October 2014

Keeping Shabbos Forgives All

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Whoever observes the Sabbath according to the law, should he even worship idols like the generation of Enosh, he is forgiven. ~ The Talmud To learn about The Shabbos Project taking place this Shabbos worldwide, go to http://www.theshabbosproject.org/

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Just One Shabbos

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Midrash states that if Israel would keep the Sabbath properly, for even one day, the Messiah would come. Why? Because the Sabbath is equal to all the commandments in the Torah. The entire week’s quotes will be devoted to … Continue reading →

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True and False Derogatory Statements

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to relate anything derogatory about others. If a derogatory statement is true, it is termed loshon hora. If it is false, even partially so, it is termed motzi shaim ra (defamation of character) and the offense is … Continue reading →

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“Even a Sigh” + Something New Going Forward

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A wealthy and learned man once came to the Chafetz Chaim to buy some sefarim. He asked for a copy of all his works, except for one. It seems that he did not want to buy Shemiras Halashon, which deals … Continue reading →

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The Constitution

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The American Constitution is great because it remains up to date. However, it differs greatly from the Torah. The Constitution must be amended in order to remain current. We keep the Torah current by studying it deeply and understanding how … Continue reading →

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Understanding Hashem

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When we discuss the essence of G-d, we are faced with a major problem. We are forced to use our limited mental capacity to try to comprehend a boundless, omnipotent force. This is not fully possible. It is like expecting … Continue reading →

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Desire

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A desire fulfilled is less pleasurable than the absence of desire. ~ Da Es Atmecha (Getting to Know Your Self) I just want to point out that this line is so so so deep and sums up many pages of … Continue reading →

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The Shabbos Project

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

For those of you who have not heard, there has been a lot of buzz over “the shabbos project” which is taking place in just 2 weeks from now, all over the world, on October 24 and 25, 2014. I … Continue reading →

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The Power of Simcha

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A chasid once traveled to Lublin to spend the yamim noraim with the Chozeh of Lublin. When it was his turn to introduce himself, he was shocked when the Chozeh told him to go home right away. Thinking that he … Continue reading →

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