Monthly Archives: May 2015

Preaching

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Children walk in the path of their parents’ actions, and not necessarily in the path of their parents’ preaching. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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MIsdeeds: Past and Present

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to belittle someone by telling others about his family’s misbehavior or his own past misbehavior, especially when he presently behaves properly.  ~ Guard Your Tongue

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Holy Brother – A favor for the sake of a favor

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I was walking down Broadway on Friday night when an African-American panhandler approached me for money.  In the tradition of my Rebbe, I apologized to him and explained that I observe the Sabbath, and therefore didn’t have any cash on … Continue reading →

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Worrying for Others

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A pious Jew is not one who worries about his fellow man’s soul and his own stomach; a pious Jew worries about his own soul and his fellow man’s stomach. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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The Value of Silence

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Our rabbis in Pirkei Avot have extolled the virtues of silence. Firstly, silence can never be misquoted. And since only about 5% of what we say every day has any relevance, it is advisable to consider for one moment, at … Continue reading →

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The Happiest People

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything they have.

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Are You Willing to Look?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The more one sees, the more he becomes aware of the Creator. The world is full of testimonies which are available to those who are willing to look. Non-seeing is the cause of weakness in believing. The Creator plans all … Continue reading →

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Pray in Advance

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

It is easier to avert difficulties by praying in advance, than to achieve salvation from troubles that have already occurred. ~ Praying with Fire

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Our Identity – Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Emuna Daily

From your father you may learn the things you must do. From your mother you learn who you are.  That is why Jewish identity follows a matriarchal lineage. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Can’t Please Everyone

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Once a father and son were traveling with their only donkey. The father rode on the donkey, and the son walked beside him. Upon reaching their first destination, the people of the city greeted them with nasty and crude remarks. … Continue reading →

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