Monthly Archives: December 2014

Don’t “Give Charity”

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Do not give charity! Giving charity means being nice and giving away your money. But who says it is your money to begin with? It is money put in your trust, to be disbursed for good things and for others … Continue reading →

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Someday…

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Emuna Daily

To fulfill the mitzvah of bitachon (trusting Hashem) is to know that whatever happens is being done by Hashem for a kindly purpose. You may not know what that purpose is; it make take years to discover; it might be necessary to go to the … Continue reading →

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Your Immutable and Perpetual Companion

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Emuna Daily

All people you will meet in your lifetime will at some time enter into your life and exit it, and you will enter into their lives and leave. Parents, spouse, children and friends each one in turn will enter and … Continue reading →

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Disclosing the Discussions of a Meeting

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Members of boards of directors and school faculties often have to render decisions that will be met with disapproval by those affected. It is forbidden for anyone attending such a meeting to disclose the names of people who spoke or … Continue reading →

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Good Neighbor

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Yehoshua ben Ilem was once told in a dream, “Be happy, for you and a butcher named Nanas will be neighbors in the world-to-come.” Upon awakening, Rabbi Yehoshua was quite shaken. He had devoted all his time to studying … Continue reading →

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Talking during Davening

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A person must make it clear that he has no intention of talking during davening. But it is of almost equal importance that when he makes this feeling known to others, he should do so in a way that makes … Continue reading →

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Little Children

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Emuna Daily

We can learn three things from little children: They are always happy; they are always busy; and when they need something, they cry out. ~ The Maggid of Mezritch

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Sunbeams

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Worldly pleasures are like sunbeams in a dark room. They may actually seem solid, but one who tries to grasp a sunbeam finds nothing in his hand. The same is true of all worldly desires. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov … Continue reading →

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Peace of Mind

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Peace of mind is one of the greatest pleasures a person can have; lack of peace of mind can make one’s life constant torture. ~ The Alter of Kelm, R’ Simcha Zissel Ziv zt”l

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