Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Do not make the same mistake I did, telling myself there is still time; I’ll repent and correct my character when I’m older.  That’s what I did! And now look at me! I’m old and I don’t have the strength … Continue reading →

The Torah tells us that Moshe and Aharon were born like any other mortals, to normal human parents.  They became prophets and leaders of the Jewish People due to their own actions and choices; not because they descended from on … Continue reading →

“The greater the man, the greater his evil inclination.” ~ Succah 52a There are many different kinds of evil inclination. The common run people have a very low sort of evil inclination.  Their desires are grossly materialistic.  In fact, they … Continue reading →

To fear God is to be moved by a sense of awe, like that which one experiences in the presence of a great and awe-inspiring king.  In every move that one makes, one ought to feel self-abased before the greatness … Continue reading →

In seeking wisdom, the first step is silence, the second listening, the third remembering, the fourth practicing, and the fifth teaching others. ~ R’ Shlomo Ibn Gabirol (1021-1058)

All the wealth in the world doesn’t compare to a moment when a Yid has yishuv hadaas (serenity and peace of mind). ~ R’ Moshe of Korbin zt”l

Sighing over a transgression decreases part of the severity of the offense. ~ Lev Eliyahu (vol. 1, p 121)

The Chasam Sofer teaches: When a person thinks about Hashem, Hashem will think about him. As it states (Mishlei 3:6), בְּכָל־דְּרָכֶ֥יךָ דָעֵ֑הוּ  with everything you do, remember Hashem. And if you will do so וְ֝ה֗וּא יְיַשֵּׁ֥ר אֹֽרְחֹתֶֽיךָ, He will give you success in … Continue reading →

Whoever enjoys Shabbos, his heart’s desires will be fulfilled. ~Shabbos 118 I wish you all a very enjoyable Shabbos, this week and every week!

When one forgives others, all of his sins are atoned for. ~ Miseches Rosh Hashana 17 Really think about that.