Monthly Archives: November 2016

The Doors of the Mouth

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Just as there is a time to open and a time to close the door of a house, so should one close the doors of his mouth.  Just as you would guard silver, gold, and pearls in your room, within … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Friends

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

There are two kinds of friends.  A good friend is someone in whose presence I would like to be better.  But then there is a true friend – in their presence I am better! The greatest friend is not somebody … Continue reading →

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Forget it

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A good deed is best remembered in Heaven when it is forgotten by the man who performed it. ~ R’ Yisrael of Rizhin zt”l

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It’s not learning

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

To learn Torah without deriving a lesson for our own behavior is not learning. ~ Michtav MeEliyahu

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Nods

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When a person hears lashon hara and nods in agreement or adds words of encouragement to impress the speaker, he also transgresses this prohibition.  Upon hearing lashon hara, one must be extremely careful not to make any sign of consent. … Continue reading →

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Little Shoes

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When I see a pile of little shoes in a store window, I am moved to tears of happiness picturing the feelings of intense joy a mother will have buying that first pair of shoes for her beloved child. ~ … Continue reading →

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Quill of the Soul

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Speech is the quill of the heart, while melody is the quill of the soul.  ~ R’ Shneur Zalman of Liadi zt”l

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Trials and Tribulations

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Hashem doesn’t give a person trials and tribulations that he or she is incapable of withstanding. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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Learning Something New

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Emuna Daily

I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. ~ Torah Tavlin

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The First Teshuva Lesson

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Emuna Daily

After Cain’s dialogue with God, Cain met with Adam. Said Adam to him: “What was the conclusion of your judgment?” Said Cain: “I repented and was reconciled.” Whereupon Adam slapped himself in the face, saying: Such is the power of … Continue reading →

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