Monthly Archives: June 2015

A Candle

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Emuna Daily

“A Jew is like a candle,” the Lubavitcher Rebbe once explained to a chassid, “and his task is to light up other Jews.” The chassid asked, “Rebbe, did you light my candle yet?” The Rebbe replied, “No, but I have … Continue reading →

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What are you using it for?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A person who uses his mental ability solely for worldly pursuits instead of for understanding the true Heavenly light is like a villager who finds a magnificent sculpture and uses it as a scarecrow.  ~The Alter of Novhardok

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Triple

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One who speaks loshon hora destroys three people: the subject of his evil words, his listener and himself. ~ Sefer Chofetz Chaim

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Generosity

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The giver gets more than the recipient.  The recipient acquires something material and limited.  The one who gives, however, acquires for himself a good and pure heart. ~ The Alter of Novardok

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Why?

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I would never want to worship a God Whose ways are understandable to the intellect of everyone of woman born.  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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Love your Neighbor as Yourself

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The Arizal writes that before saying one’s prayers, one should accept upon himself the mitzvah to love one’s neighbor as oneself “thereby his prayers will join those of all of Israel, rise up to Heaven and work effects.” “If G-d … Continue reading →

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Passion for the Truth

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to say that a person did something improper, even if you are motivated by kinaas ha’emes – that is, you are agitated about the transgression and insistent that the truth be known.  Although your words might be … Continue reading →

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Saving Others from Hurt

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

In a well known incident, someone who had driven R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l to yeshivah accidentally slammed the car door shut on R’ Moshe’s fingers.  R’ Moshe clenched his fingers with his other hand, bit his lips against the excruciating … Continue reading →

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What are you talking about?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Emuna Daily

We must speak of Hashem’s love more than anything else. When people get together and talk about where they’ve traveled, or what kind of car or furniture they’ve bought, they’re wasting their emotions. These feelings of enthusiasm are given only … Continue reading →

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Heed the Messages

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One who heeds the message of the minor difficulties in life may avoid the necessity of greater afflictions. ~ Praying with Fire

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