Monthly Archives: December 2016

Thinking of Shabbos

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When wearing tefillin, one may not divert his thoughts; and when the Kohen Gadol is wearing the tzitz (head-plate), which is less holy than tefillin, he may not divert his attention.  Therefore, surely on Shabbos, which is holier than tefillin-as … Continue reading →

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Worth saying that Tehillim after Davening?

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

We cannot adequately describe the great merit of those who participate in the sacred Avoda of saying Tehillim with a Minyan and the great pleasure this Avoda causes On High. How fortunate are you Israel and for this may you … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Others?

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Acting to please others can never be successful.  A person who wishes to impress others will have to constantly change, for every person will demand something different.  We must act according to Torah values, without being influenced by others’ views. … Continue reading →

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Bullet

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Every bullet has its address.  If a person’s address is on it, it will find him, no matter where he is. And it it doesn’t have the person’s address, then it will not hit him, no matter where he is. … Continue reading →

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When You Love Someone

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When you love someone very much, you can really see their soul. How do you know if someone loves you?  In their presence, you become just a little bit more than you were before. If I love someone because of … Continue reading →

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A Healing for the Tongue

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Through Torah study, the damage caused by lashon hara can be repaired to some extent.  The Gemara states (Arachin 15b): “How can speakers of lashon hara correct their deeds? If they are scholars, let them toil in Torah, as the … Continue reading →

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Truth and Humility go Together

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

R’ Elimelech of Lizhensk said, “I am confident of being admitted to Gan Eden.  The Heavenly Court will ask me, ‘Melech, did you study Torah adequately? and I will say ‘No.’ They will say ‘Did you daven properly?’ and I … Continue reading →

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An Honest Man

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Of all the superior character traits possessed by our ancestor Yaakov, the Torah chooses “an honest man” as the highest praise, to teach us that nothing is more worthy of our respect and admiration than a life lived with honesty … Continue reading →

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