Author Archives: Emuna Daily

One who really cares is not placated by the fact that he has a good excuse.  If the goal was not achieved, it was not achieved — regardless of the excuse. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman  

We read in the Torah: “When you go forth to war against your enemies…”  This applies also to the enemy within.  Go forth to battle your evil impulse. ~ Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

It is not sufficient for a person to love the Almighty, rather he needs to strive to behave in a manner that will cause the Almighty to love him.  That is, he must fulfill the Almighty’s commandments and walk in … Continue reading →

When you do acts of kindness for others, you are really being kind to yourself. Other people will return favors and do acts of kindness for you in return. Moreover, the Almighty will reward you for the good that you … Continue reading →

A person who has bitochon will be free from bothersome thoughts.  He will not worry about what will be tomorrow if he has enough for today. He does not cause himself needless pain and discomfort by worrying that perhaps he … Continue reading →

Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do.  But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.  ~ Meir Kay

Part of trusting Hashem is also trusting that the life He wants for us is the best life we could have!  ~ R’ David Ashear

When you have to do something, if you infuse it with gratitude and joy, it changes the whole experience.  Be thankful that you have a chance to be in the situation that you are in.  ~ Dr. David Lieberman

This is the day that the plague that decimated 24,000 of R’ Akiva’s disciples finally came to an end.  Let’s daven that that today’s pandemic should also immediately come to an end. Today is also the day that R’ Akiva … Continue reading →

It is impossible to know when the geulah sheleimah will come, but I think it will be on Lag b’Omer, on Reb Shimon’s day, because it is a very pure day, a day of salvations. ~ The Tzvi LaTzaddik of … Continue reading →