Author Archives: Emuna Daily

A wagoner complained to the Chofetz Chaim that in a short time, three horses that provided his livelihood died. The Chofetz Chaim was shaken to hear such words.  “God forbid!  Do you hear what you are saying? Is it the … Continue reading →

A promise is only so much sound in the air – until it is carried out. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

“A righteous man eats to his soul’s fulfillment, but the stomach of the wicked is empty” (Proverbs 13:25). A tzadik is carefree, for his is happy with whatever God gives him every day and confident that the next day God … Continue reading →

Happiness is the direct result of complete emuna in Hashem.  A person with emuna needs no other preconditions to be happy.  He keeps an even keel no matter how difficult life is.  He’s simply happy with is lot in life. … Continue reading →

The Netziv writes, “If someone will ask you: Which approach of Torah study should I follow, and which mitzvos should I focus on the most? Reply ‘Follow your heart.’ (Koheles 11:9). Wherever your heart pulls you is a sign that … Continue reading →

On Har Sinai, the Jews were able to actually visualize the words of Hashem.  So too, a parent must make sure that his child can observe and truly visualize every word he is taught. Sometimes, action speak louder than words.  … Continue reading →

The most important thing is, don’t give up.  Because even if you are in such a place and you absolutely don’t see God because it is so bad where you are, and so dirty, and you are so far gone, … Continue reading →

With emuna, we save ourselves untold anguish.  We know that Hashem has a reason for everything. Even if something is not to our liking, we can reconcile ourselves to the fact that this is Hashem’s will. As soon as we … Continue reading →

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