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Imagine the Worst

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When you feel anxiety about a future event, imagine the worst and accept it.  This has a very calming effect.  For example, if you are afraid you will miss a bus and feel anxiety, imagine you have already missed it … Continue reading →

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Miracles

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The truth is that there is no essential difference between the natural and the miraculous. Everything that occurs is a miracle.  The world has no other cause but the will of God. ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt”l

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The Tchebiner Rav zt”l

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Someone told the Tchebiner Rav zt’l that he has older children, and he hasn’t yet found a shidduch for them. The Tchebiner Rav told him the following story: “One Erev Yom Kippur, before dawn, a person was walking to do … Continue reading →

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From Above

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Hashem does everything.  One does not bang his fingers below until it was decreed from Above.  ~ Talmud Chulin 7

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Ask

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Hashem doesn’t give to those who worry, only to those who ask.  ~ R’ Elimelech Biderman

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Creating Angels

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When we prepare for Rosh Hashana during the month of Elul with Teshuva, Hashem creates Malachim (angels) in proportion to that preparation, that will escort us in and testify on our behalf during the days of judgement. ~ R’ Tzvi Mayer Zilberberg – Think Hashem

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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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