Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Rosh Chodesh Elul – Bad Day for the Yetzer Hara

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The Vilna Gaon explains that there are three painful days for the yetzer hara (evil inclination), when the yetzer hara can’t incite people to sin.  They are Rosh Chodesh Elul, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Today is Rosh Chodesh Elul; … Continue reading →

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One Day until Elul!

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Hashem anticipates the month of Elul with great joy; the month that He is closer to us and when we try to draw closer to Him ~ Sfas Emes

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Standing in Judgment

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When a person stands in judgment, he is careful with every word he speaks, lest it be used against him.  He knows that a single slip of the tongue may bring a guilty verdict upon him. Our Sages tell us … Continue reading →

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The Empty Seat

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Emuna Daily

As I once entered a wedding hall and scanned from side to side for an open seat, I spotted one a distance away at which several people I knew were seated. “That’s perfect,” I thought to myself, “I’ll be able … Continue reading →

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Come Back to Life

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Emuna Daily

If I had already died and the Almighty told me I could come back to life again, imagine how happy I would be.  Now that I am still alive, I should still feel that same joy. ~ R’ Nachum Huradna … Continue reading →

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Always Happy

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The righteous will always feel joy and never feel sad about what the Almighty has decreed upon them because they realize whatever He does is for their ultimate best.  ~ Ibn Ezra

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How to Make a Lasting Impression

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When you come across important ideas and concepts, think about them as if you yourself had to toil hard in order to originally create those ideas.  This will enable those ideas to have a practical effect on you.  ~ R’ … Continue reading →

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Hurry!

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Laziness is a key negative trait that keeps a person away from perfection.  When you do a positive action, always do it right away and with speed.  ~ Ralbag

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Don’t Focus on What you are Missing

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Imagine for a moment how you would feel if you gave someone a present, although you had no obligation to do so, and he immediately complained that you did not give him twice as much.  You would certainly regret having … Continue reading →

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Yesterday

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Emuna Daily

I don’t have to be better than anybody other than myself from yesterday.

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