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A Frame

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

What connoisseurs of this world we would be if God had only placed it in a frame.  Let our minds, then, frame the world! ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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Forgetfulness

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The world considers forgetfulness a bad thing, but in my view, it has certain advantages. Without forgetfulness, it would be impossible to serve God.  If a person remembered all the difficulties he has been through, and all the challenges he … Continue reading →

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Pride

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Should you unwittingly sin, you can be sure that you possess pride.  This is to show you that you are not yet a Tzaddik.  ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov

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Steal Time

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A person has to steal time from his other activities to study Torah. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov

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Relating a Failure to do a Mitzvah

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to tell others that a person failed to fulfill mitzvos.  ~ Guard Your Tongue

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More Tzaddik than Gaon?

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When the Chofetz Chaim’s classic halacha masterpiece, Mishna Berurah, was published, Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik of Brisk said of its author, “His greatness as a tzaddik obscures his even greater stature as a Torah genius.” ~ The Torah Personality

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The Desire

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

How is it possible that a portion of the Torah is named after a sinner as great as Korach? The Torah wants to emphasize that we can learn something constructive even from Korach’s bitter controversy. Just as Korach wanted to be a High … Continue reading →

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The Heart

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Instead of instructing the stomach, it is preferable to instruct the heart. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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One People

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

We are one people.  When a Jew gossips in Kovno, a Jew in Paris desecrates the Shabbos. ~ R’ Yisrael of Salant zt”l

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The Essence of Emuna

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The essence of trust is the tranquility of the soul enjoyed by the one who trusts. ~ R’ Bachya Ibn Paquda zt”l

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