Monthly Archives: June 2016

Thinking of You

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Emuna Daily

R’ Zadok of Lublin used to say that whenever you think of Hashem, He is thinking of you; but Hashem thinks of you in proportion to the amount of consciousness with which you think of Him.  To put it in … Continue reading →

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The Length of The Exile

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Emuna Daily

From the time we were exiled from our land, we have been praying and longing each day that Hashem may at last redeem us, but our prayers have not yet been answered.  There are many sins responsible for the length … Continue reading →

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R’ Akiva Eiger zt”l

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Akiva Eiger watched in dismay as his wagon driver struggled through mud and snow to get his sidetracked horses back on the road.  As the fellow climbed back to his seat, Rabbi Eiger handed him a pair of dry … Continue reading →

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So It Doesn’t Last

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing.  That’s why we recommend it daily. ~ Zig Ziglar

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Observed

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When a Jew wears a kippa, he is not just an observant Jew, he is an observed Jew.  ~ R’ Allen Schwartz

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Mental Pictures

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A devout Jew clears his mind of harmful thoughts and worldly ideas.  He visualizes inspiring historic scenes like the Jewish people gathered at Mount Sinai, Avraham and Yitzchok on Mount Moriah, the Tabernacle, the service of the Beis Hamikdash, the … Continue reading →

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A Grudge

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Holding a grudge against another person is like letting someone live rent-free in your head. ~ Torah Tavlin

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Giving of the Torah

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The festival of Shavuot is called “the time of the giving of the Torah.” Why is it not called “the time of the receving of the Torah?” Because the Torah was given to each Israelite in equal measure, but each … Continue reading →

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A Jewish Celebration

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Any Jewish celebration that does not include God is not a real celebration. ~ Zohar

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What Will I Say?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When I get to Heaven, I am not afraid that they will ask me why I wasn’t like Moses or King David.  I will say that I couldn’t be like them.  I am afraid they will ask me “why weren’t … Continue reading →

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