Author Archives: Emuna Daily

After a person passes away, the Heavenly Courts asks “Did you await the final redemption?” The Hebrew word for “await” (tzofeh) means “to look for.” Therefore, every Jew should be on the lookout with his eyes and heart all the … Continue reading →

Preparing for prayer is as valuable as prayer itself. The sages of old used to concentrate their thoughts on God first – to fill their hearts with love – then go in to pray. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

Stress makes you believe that everything has to happen right now.  Emuna reassures you that everything will happen in Hashem’s timing.  

If a person enjoys thanking Hashem, he will get plenty more reasons to thank Him. ~ R’ Shalom Arush

Someone once wrote a letter to the Lubavitcher Rebbe zt’l, complaining that his house was too small, and that he didn’t have enough room for his many children. The problem was that he couldn’t afford to buy a larger home. … Continue reading →

Hashem’s primary will is that a person should desire to do His will. The main service is in the heart. ~ Noam Elimelech

Ten measures of beauty descended to the world, nine were taken by Jerusalem. ~ Kidushin 49b

The Maggid of Mezeritch used to tell his students that it is more important to be careful to bentch with kavanah than to daven with kavanah.  Prayer was instituted by the Anshei Kenesses Hagedolah (Men of the Great Assembly), whereas … Continue reading →

What Should You Think About When You Bow in Prayer? When we  bow down to Hashem during the Shmonei Esreh, we must not underestimate the value of this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for the countless kindnesses that we receive … Continue reading →

The importance of a prayer does not depend on the amount of words uttered to invoke Hashem, but rather on the quality of the cry of the heart thrown towards Hashem. ~ R’ Yechazkel Levenstein