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The Arizal’s Wisdom

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The Arizal said that all his wisdom was due to the merit of his feeling great joy when he performed a mitzvah. ~ Sefer Charaidim

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Out of Character

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Sometimes we refrain from a worthy action which we feel would be “out of character,” failing to realize that it would be out of character not with us, but with the evil inclination within us. ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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Lag Ba’Omer and Mothers Day

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Lag Ba’Omer marks the passing of the great sage, R’ Shimon Bar Yochai who taught that three people who eat together at a table and share words of Torah, it’s as if they ate at God’s table. If you happen … Continue reading →

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R’ Salanter’s Shiur

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Rav Yisrael Salanter, the founder of the Mussar movement, was once giving a Shiur in Gemara, and as he was delivering the lecture, a student asked him a question. The question was very strong, and negated the premise of the … Continue reading →

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The Line at the Grocery Store

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When waiting in line in a grocery store, instead of focusing on how slowly the line is moving, focus on how fortunate you are that you are able to buy the food you need. ~ R’ Zelig Pliskin

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Poor People

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Some people are so poor, all they have is money.

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Advice from Rebbe Nachman

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Serve God with all your strength and rely completely on His infinite love. He will never abandon you regardless of what you may have done in the past. The past is nothing, what counts is the time from now on. … Continue reading →

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New Channels

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When you make a decision to give charity and to help another person generously–even if your decision does not reflect your available means–new channels are created on High to produce all that is needed for the fulfillment of your good … Continue reading →

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Identify that Prayer #16

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Emuna Daily

May he open our heart to His Torah and imbue our heart with love of Him and awe of Him and to do His will and serve Him with a heart that is whole… The answer will be in tomorrow’s … Continue reading →

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70 Years!

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Emuna Daily

He who profanes his mouth and says a vulgar word can uproot a good decree of seventy years ~ Kesuvos 8b Advice: Whenever you are about to speak or listen to lashon hara, ask yourself “is it worth it?”

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