Author Archives: Emuna Daily

“…You should know, my son, that the day will come when the pillars of European Jewry will topple, when the yeshivos will be destroyed and uprooted. However, they will be reborn in the exile of America, the final stop of … Continue reading →

If you want your tefillos to be accepted by Hakadosh Baruch Hu, be cautious with your mouth, which is your utensil for prayer.  Be cautious that you shouldn’t speak profane language, curses, swears, lashon hara, and the like, because prayer … Continue reading →

We satisfy all our material needs only to discover that we have material wants!  ~ R’ Sharaga Silverstein zt”l

Everyone carries their own peckel (their baggage of problems).  Tzaddikim said that if everyone would place their peckel on a table, and then be given the option to choose any package they desired, everyone would pick up their own bag. … Continue reading →

When I was young, there were many sections of Torah that I wanted to learn, and I pushed it off for a later time.  But now I can tell you that whatever one doesn’t grab, one isn’t able to grab … Continue reading →

The essence of a Yid is seen precisely when he’s in the right. ~ R’ Yissachar Dov of Belz zt”l

Acting impulsively causes errors and brings about many negative consequences.  Before making an important decision, think the matter over carefully and do all you can to clarify which decision seems the wisest.  ~ Ralbag

The Baal Shem Tov taught that if you want to check how much you actually believe in Hashem, check whether you find yourself coveting. This is also the test of how much ahavat Yisrael (love of your fellow Jews) you … Continue reading →

The less said, the fewer mistakes. The greater the talk, the greater the headache. ~ R’ Yosef Qimhi zt”l (1160-1235)