Author Archives: Emuna Daily

A person is much better off in life if he chooses a small degree of wealth with peace than a large amount with quarrels.  We find in the Torah (Bereishis 13:12) that Avraham chose to live peacefully by taking land … Continue reading →

You know friends, many people think that on Chanukah we are commemorating the miracle that Hashem did for our forefathers thousands of years ago.  The Chassidic masters teach that this simply isn’t the case. Chanukah isn’t a commemoration of a … Continue reading →

A candle is a small thing. But one candle can light another. And see how its own light increases, as a candle gives its flame to the other. You are such a light. ~ Moshe Davis

Think of the entire world as being held in balance, and this one deed of yours as the one to tip the scales. ~ Maimonides Just one more light can change everything! ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

We aren’t obligated to have a seudah on Chanukah.  Shulchan Aruch (670:2) states, “Some say that there is a little bit of a mitzvah to have large meals…” But it certainly isn’t an obligation. Why is Chanukah different than all other … Continue reading →

“May the Merciful One perform for us miracles just like He did for our fathers, in those days, in this time.” (Harachaman in Birchas Hamazon if forget Al Hanisim). Many question why we could say this Harachaman and pray for … Continue reading →

When Hashem performs open, revealed miracles, it generates awareness that even when matters seem natural, it’s Hashem’s hashgachah (see Ramban end of parashas Bo). Based on this, the Kedushas Levi (Chanukah, Kedushah 5) explains that we light Chanukah candles to contemplate … Continue reading →

If you find yourself in company, it is better that you be told: “Speak, why are you so still?” rather than that you speak and your words be burdensome to them and they will tell you: “Be quiet.” ~ Orchot … Continue reading →