Author Archives: Emuna Daily

R’ Yisroel Yaakov Lubchansky zt”l

During the second world war when Rabbi Yisroel Yaakov Lubchansky was incarcerated in the ghetto, his face constantly shined with joy.  Wherever he went, he spread words of encouragement and hope. Rabbi Ephraim Oshry asked him how he could be … Continue reading →

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The Neshama Yeseirah

With the arrival of Shabbos, we all receive a neshama yeseirah (additional soul), but in some people it is more vibrant than in others.  It all depends on the preparation a person has made; the more enthusiastic his kavanah (intention), … Continue reading →

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The Real Truth

Even after the desires of one’s heart have persuaded him to accept the false way as true, he still knows in his heart of hearts that the true path is “truer” than the other one.  Every human being thus has … Continue reading →

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Two Step Process

Two things are necessary for man’s self perfection. One is to arouse and inspire himself. The other, by far the harder, is to carry out his good resolutions and retain the inspiration when it comes down to action. R Naftali … Continue reading →

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Givers

A good Jew is not a taker but a giver. The giver gets much more than the receiver, for the receiver gets only something of limited monetary value, whereas the giver acquires for himself a good and pure heart ~ … Continue reading →

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Every Small Deed Counts

Every little thing a person does counts. A small deed can even decide his eternal fate, as the following parable demonstrates. A man once set out on a trip to a distant city. But the money he had was enough … Continue reading →

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Turn it Around

No matter how gloomy things seem, everything can turn around.  Talking to God can turn things around. ~  R’ Elchonon Tauber  

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“Who Sanctifies us with His Mitzvos”

The Alshich, cited by the Eitz Yosef, explains “There is a qualitative difference between the mitzvos of the Holy One and the laws of states and governments.  The latter serves only to create and maintain social order.  The mitzvos, however, … Continue reading →

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When your Mind is Free

Whenever your mind is free, make a conscious effort to focus on the good that the Almighty has bestowed upon you. ~ Chovos Halevovos 10:7

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Zing

Don’t be humble.  You’re not that great.  ~ Golda Meir

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