Monthly Archives: August 2016

Courage

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A soldier once said, “What is courage?  Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” ~ Torah Tavlin

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Coincidences

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

God causes events to coincide, and we call them “coincidences.” ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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Time

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is not time that passes by man, but rather it is man that passes through time. ~ R’ Zvi Hirsch Broide of Kelm zt”l

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2 Paths

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is important to visualize the two paths that are before you.  One path leads to the Garden of Eden, eternal bliss.  The other path leads to tremendous suffering.  When you see this clearly enough, you will have a strong … Continue reading →

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Consider This

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The way people talk about others to you is the way they talk about you to others.

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R’ Aharon Kotler zt”l

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A newly enrolled student at Lakewood’s Beis Medresh Gevoah was overwhelmed by the Rosh Yeshiva Reb Aharon Kotler’s rapid-fire delivery of highly complex material in his weekly lecture. When he complained to his previous Rosh Yeshiva who had suggested that … Continue reading →

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Rosh Chodesh Av

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

I remember hearing in a shiur from R’ Pesach Krohn that the gemara in Taanis on 29a (quoting the mishna) states, “Meshenichnas Av, m’maatin b’simcha”, when Av arrives, we reduce  the level of happiness. Note that it does not state … Continue reading →

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The Happiest People

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything they have.

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Surrounded

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

One who trusts in God is surrounded by loving-kindness. ~ Psalms 32:10

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No Worries

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The first level is that I believe in God so much that I know that everything is good. Then there is a higher level: that I really don’t care.  I do care, yet I don’t, because if there is one God, what … Continue reading →

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