Author Archives: Emuna Daily

One Small Step

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Hashem says to Klal Yisrael, “If you make an opening as small as the point of a needle, I will make an opening for you as wide as the portal of the Sanctuary.” If we take a very modest first … Continue reading →

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The Real Test

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Some people behave properly when they are calm and all is going well.  But as soon as they become angry, they behave as if all the laws of the Torah do not apply to them when they are angry.  The … Continue reading →

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The Main Intent of Prayer

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The main intent of prayer is that we should recognize and express the fact that there is nothing in the universe to whom it is fitting to pray other than God.  He is the Master of the universe, and we … Continue reading →

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One Small Difference

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The only difference between a poor person and a wealthy one is the future.  Whatever happened to them in the past is no longer relevant.  We all live in the present moment regardless of our life situation.  No matter what … Continue reading →

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A New Day

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Emuna Daily

To overcome your negative habits, view each day as if it is the first day of your life.  Have a fresh view of things each and every day. ~  R’ Yeruchem Levovitz zt”l

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Refraining from LH

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Emuna Daily

By refraining from lashon hara, one spares himself the anger of others and causes them to love him and trust him with their secrets.  Middah k’negged middah (measure for measure), no one will ever speak badly of him. ~ Shemiras … Continue reading →

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R’ Elimelech of Lizhensk Zt”l

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Emuna Daily

R’ Elimelech of Lizhensk said, “I am confident of being admitted to Gan Eden.  The Heavenly Court will ask me, ’Melech, did you study adequately?’ and I will say, ‘No.’ They will say, ‘Did you daven properly?’ and I will … Continue reading →

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Share the Wonders

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Share the wonders of the Almighty with your friends and relatives in order to give them a greater appreciation for the power of the Creator. ~ Ralbag

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Deal with Now

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Even if you have devoted a lot of time and effort to some project, if you presently become aware that it is better to cancel it, do so.  The fact that you have invested much energy is irrelevant.  Deal only … Continue reading →

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Sincere Generosity

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When you could have given a smaller donation and other people would have considered that amount sufficient, your giving a larger sum shows that it comes from sincere generosity.

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