Author Archives: Emuna Daily

2 Dogs

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

My inner struggles hound me constantly.  It is as if inside of me there are two dogs.  One of the dogs is mean and evil.  The other dog is good.  The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.  … Continue reading →

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First Offence

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

If it is clearly impossible to judge someone’s action favorably, you are nonetheless forbidden to tell others about the sin if it is a first offense…since it is possible that he will regret his misdeed and do tshuvah. ~ Guard … Continue reading →

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Amazing Story about an Act of Chessed

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Sometimes we need a reminder of how powerful acts of chessed can really be. We should always be conscious of the fact that we have no idea how far the reach will be on one small act of chessed. Reb … Continue reading →

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A Jolt

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The whole purpose of a fall is often to prepare the way for a spiritual climb.  The intention is to give you a jolt in order that you marshal all your strength and focus your entire consciousness on serving God.  … Continue reading →

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The Doors of the Mouth

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Just as there is a time to open and a time to close the door of a house, so should one close the doors of his mouth.  Just as you would guard silver, gold, and pearls in your room, within … Continue reading →

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Two Kinds of Friends

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

There are two kinds of friends.  A good friend is someone in whose presence I would like to be better.  But then there is a true friend – in their presence I am better! The greatest friend is not somebody … Continue reading →

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Forget it

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A good deed is best remembered in Heaven when it is forgotten by the man who performed it. ~ R’ Yisrael of Rizhin zt”l

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It’s not learning

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

To learn Torah without deriving a lesson for our own behavior is not learning. ~ Michtav MeEliyahu

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Nods

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When a person hears lashon hara and nods in agreement or adds words of encouragement to impress the speaker, he also transgresses this prohibition.  Upon hearing lashon hara, one must be extremely careful not to make any sign of consent. … Continue reading →

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Little Shoes

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When I see a pile of little shoes in a store window, I am moved to tears of happiness picturing the feelings of intense joy a mother will have buying that first pair of shoes for her beloved child. ~ … Continue reading →

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