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Worry

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Emuna Daily

All worries are forbidden, except when one worries about his worrying. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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The Present

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Emuna Daily

If a person constantly focuses on the future in his present moments, he entirely loses out on his present moments.  When the future finally becomes the present, he will continue to focus on the future of that future.  Hence he … Continue reading →

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Afraid

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Emuna Daily

A God-fearing person who slept alone in the wilderness was asked “Aren’t you afraid of wild animals?  How can you sleep out here?” He replied, “I would be embarrassed if the Almighty were to see that I was afraid of … Continue reading →

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Not Impossible!

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Do you think Hashem gave us impossible commandments?  Commandments that humans cannot be expected to fulfill?  A person need only make the decision that he will not transgress this mitzvah, and he will be granted Heavenly assistance.  He will find … Continue reading →

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R’ Isser Zalman Meltzer zt”l

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Someone once wrote an article in a Torah journal criticizing some Torah thoughts of R’ Isser Zalman Meltzer.  A concerned friend of R’ Meltzer’s came to him with a rebuttal of the arguments that were in the article.  R’ Isser … Continue reading →

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Problems Concentrating During Davening?

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Some people give up hope on concentrating during prayers because they feel there is so much to say and they find it hard to concentrate for so long.  Rabbi Nachman of Breslov offered the following advice: Make up your mind … Continue reading →

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“All his time Learning Torah”

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The Arizal stated the following regarding the first night of Shavuos: “Know that one who does not sleep at all this night, but instead spends all his time learning Torah, is guaranteed that he will live out the year and … Continue reading →

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Why do we Count Up?

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Normally, when we count down to something, it is all about reaching the goal.  With Sefiras Haomer, however, it is not just about reaching that goal of Matan Torah, but rather the work we put in to getting to that … Continue reading →

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The Shin on Tefillin

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Why is the letter shin embossed on the Tefillin Shel Rosh? As an indication of the number of days in the year we put on tefillin.  The Jewish lunar year has 355 days.  There are 52 Shabbosos in the year, … Continue reading →

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The Diamond Ring

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Years ago, a student of mine bought a house from a non-Jewish woman who was getting on in her years. As the elderly lady was about to leave the house for the last time, she confided in the young man … Continue reading →

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