Monthly Archives: December 2016

Negative Habits

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Instead of just changing, redirect that energy in a positive way in a matter relating to serving Hashem. ~ Chidushay Harim

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Nature

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“The definition of “Nature” is miracles that happen more often!” ~ R’ Yeruchom Levovitz zt”l

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A Hidden Light

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

For every single moment that a person guards his mouth [from speaking forbidden words], he merits to enjoy a hidden light that no angel could possibly fathom. ~ Iggeres Ha Gra, citing a Midrash

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R’ Yehuda Kelemer Shlita

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Each motzei shabbos, I try to send out a story about a tzaddik to help inspire us.  Tonight, I want to send out a story about a tzaddik that I and some others that follow this blog are fortunate to … Continue reading →

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Scrutiny

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Before the prayer of an individual enters to be crowned in its place, the Blessed Holy One scrutinizes it, gazes at it, and behold the sins and merits of the individual.  But this is not true of prayers of a … Continue reading →

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Identify that Prayer #15

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

And may it be Your will, Hashem, our God, and the God of our forefathers, that you accustom us to [study] Your Torah and attach us to Your commandments.  Do not bring us into the power of error, nor into … Continue reading →

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Build a Hill

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Someone who wants to be greater than others should not dig a pit for his friend; rather he should build a hill for himself. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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Wherever You Are

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Once it has become clear to one that wherever he may be, he is standing before the presence of the Holy One, there will come to him of itself, the awe and fear of going astray in his actions so … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

If the yetzer hara succeeds in making you speak lashon hara today, then endeavor to overcome it tomorrow.  If, chas v’shalom, it succeeds again tomorrow, then stregthen yourself to overcome it the next day. ~ The Chofetz Chaim zt”l

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Territory

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

R’ Nosson Zvi Finkel’s appearance in the yeshiva to give a shmuse touched off a mad rush as the talmidim scrambled for the best seats.  R’ Nosson Zvi was displeased, and he began his shmuse rebuking them.  “In running,” he … Continue reading →

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