Author Archives: Emuna Daily

As the Ba’al Shem Tov said, we must cultivate the ability to discern G-d’s lessons for us in every event that we witness or experience. This enables us to mature spiritually, learning how to respond to life’s challenges and opportunities … Continue reading →

You must know that Hakadosh Baruch Hu designated that you will be born specifically during the period in history in which you were born and with particular surroundings.  He decided who your parents would be for reasons that apply only … Continue reading →

On Sukkot our desires [“to dwell in the House of the Lord” (Psalm 27:4)] are answered. In effect, God is the bridegroom and we, the Jewish people, are the bride called upon to enter the bridegroom’s home. The seven days … Continue reading →

The power of Sukkot is that it takes us back to the most elemental roots of our being.  You don’t need to live in a palace to be surrounded by clouds of glory.  You don’t need to be rich to … Continue reading →

You shall hold a festival for the Lord your God seven days…and you shall have nothing but joy. ~ Deuteronomy 16:15

A person who truly trusts in God is truly rich.  But a person who is only reputed to trust in God is like a person who is only reputed to be rich. ~ R’ Yisrael Salanter zt”l

“Would’ve, could’ve, should’ve…” is heresy! What you are really saying is that it wasn’t Hashem’s will. ~ R’ Yissocher Frand

The  numerical value of the Hebrew word “HaSaTaN” (the Satan) is equal to 364. That is because on the 365th day – Yom Kippur,  Hashem silences the Satan enabling us to emerge meritorious in judgement. Gemar Chasima Tovah!    

Teshuva (repentance) means to come back to the greatness which is expected of us, even if you did not do any sins at all. Did you learn enough Torah? Did you love Hashem enough? Did you think about His greatness enough? … Continue reading →

If G-d wanted perfection, He would have been perfectly happy sitting on His heavenly throne surrounded by angels or he might have created a man that can’t sin. But G-d desired something more, something better than perfection. He created this world, … Continue reading →