Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Look Up

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Emuna Daily

There’s a mashal of someone who was throwing coins and bills off a high building because he wanted attention. But everyone was looking down to collect the money, and no one was looking up at him. So he began throwing … Continue reading →

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Who is helping who?

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Emuna Daily

When I give tzedukah, am I helping him or is he helping me (by giving me the opportunity to do a mitzvah for which I will be handsomely rewarded)? As we go through life, we must always ask ourselves this … Continue reading →

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A Spiritual Illness

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Emuna Daily

A person should reflect on the fact that when he has some physical problem, he is willing to spend the time and effort to see a doctor.  Since he does this for his body, which is a garment for his … Continue reading →

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Try this Exercise

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Emuna Daily

Try the following exercise: close your eyes and imagine you have absolutely nothing.  Take the time to feel as if this were real.  When you actually feel that you have nothing, experience the joy of the Almighty suddenly giving you … Continue reading →

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This is Your Moment!

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Emuna Daily

This thought that just came into you that wants to derail you from everything holy…this is an opportunity for you to fulfill your mission in life…by subduing it, confronting it, dismissing it, transforming it!  Don’t get depressed and say “Oy, … Continue reading →

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Attaining Ruach Hakodesh

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Emuna Daily

The Arizal told me that attaining ruach hakodesh is dependent on how much kavanah one has when one says brachos [over food].  When the brachos are said with kavanah, it destroys the kelipos (impurities) and makes the food pure to … Continue reading →

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I used to be so Shtark!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Emuna Daily

Remember your magical moments.  Now is the time to reactivate them…Get back on track.  That is the avodah of Elul! ~ R’ Duvi Bensoussan Shlita

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Waking up a little Earlier in Elul

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Emuna Daily

Shulchan Aruch (581) states, “The custom is to awaken early and to say Selichos from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Yom Kippur.” The Rema adds, “The custom for bnei ashkanez isn’t so…” Reb Shmuel Wosner zt’l explained that the Ashkenazi custom … Continue reading →

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Firm Belief

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Emuna Daily

It is true that faith rests on reason and there is solid evidence present to support faith. But such faith can be shaken.  It is but a stage on the way to firm belief – the faith that is a … Continue reading →

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Accusing Angels

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Emuna Daily

When we speak lashon hara against others, the accusing angels speak against us in the Heavenly Court. ~ Chofetz Chaim

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