Monthly Archives: April 2015

Ask Yourself

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Another stellar question you should ask yourself: In what way has my presence in the world contributed to the advancement of the Jewish nation?  ~ Rabbi Nachman Kahana

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They will never find out…

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If you say something derogatory about another person, you are guilty of speaking loshon hora even if that person does not find out about it or suffer any consequent loss or damage. ~ Guard Your Tongue

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A Berachah from the Gadol Hador

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The following is an excerpt from the book, The Gadol Hador, by R’ Binyomin Kirshner, which I highly recommend: My chavrusa told me that a few months after his sister got married, his parents and their mechutanim were reminiscing about … Continue reading →

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Craving Attention

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One who craves attention from others has not yet found himself.  He is unaware of his true worth. Lacking self-esteem, he relies on the opinion of others.  He hungers for their praise, because without hearing their appreciation he feels worthless.  … Continue reading →

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A Survivor

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If you enter a shul and find someone with a number tattooed on his arm and he still prays – he is someone who can bestow brachos. ~ The Satmar Rav, R’ Yoel Teitelbaum zt”l

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A Small Deed

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A small deed done in humility is a thousand times more acceptable to God than a great deed done in pride. ~ Orchot Tzaddikim

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Hashem’s Stories

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Rebbe Nachman says, G-d created man because He loves stories.  The whole world is G-d telling a story.  It is not “He created the world and then something happened.”  G-d is telling stories, creating the world, creating people, telling long … Continue reading →

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Nach Yomi

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I want to bring to your attention that today is the first day of Nach Yomi, which you can sign up for here along with other daily emails.  I believe it will consist of a daily email which will include … Continue reading →

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Segulah for Kavanah during Davening

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Upon being asked for a segulah for kavanah during davening, Rav Elyashiv zt”l answered that there is no such segulah: “Daven from a siddur and do the best you can.” ~ The Gadol Hador

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The Search

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Emuna Daily

In spirituality, the searching is the finding and the pursuit is the achievement. ~ R’ Dr. Abraham J. Twerski

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