Author Archives: Emuna Daily

A Conversation with Hashem

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Emuna Daily

This past shabbos, I heard Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt quote a line I posted previously from the Rogotchover Gaon; “When I pray, I talk to God; When I learn [Torah], God talks to me.” But he added something so deep: When we … Continue reading →

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Neglected Mitzvos

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Emuna Daily

There are some mitzvos which are, unfortunately, so neglected that failure to observe them is not generally condemned.  Nevertheless, it is considered loshon hora to relate that a person is remiss in fulfilling that mitzvah.  ~ Guard Your Tongue

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The Chofetz Chaim’s Home

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Someone once came to the Chofetz Chaim’s house to speak with him. She noticed that his house was extremely simple.  There was just a table, a few chairs and a small portable kitchen.  She asked the Chofetz Chaim, “Where is … Continue reading →

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Anger Uproots Blessing

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“One argument can destroy a hundred livelihoods,” wrote the Shlah HaKodesh.  That is, hatred and strife can shut down the channels of heavenly blessings, which are the very source of our sustenance.  In Likuety Moharan, Rabbi Nachman [of Breslov] explains … Continue reading →

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Lacking Something

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Become aware of your tendency to consider something that you are lacking to be more important than it really is. ~ R’ Yerucham Levovitz zt”l

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How to Overcome the Yeitzer Hara

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A person should constantly fight against his evil inclination… If he wins, good, if not, he should study Torah.  If he wins, good, if not he should recite Krias Shema… If he wins, good, if not, he should think about … Continue reading →

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Opportune Times

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When a person feels his heart uplifted, he should know that this is an opportune time for him. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

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Who is Poor?

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Some people are so poor; all they have is money. ~ unknown

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Kinaas Ha’emes

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to say that a person did something improper, even if you are motivated by kinaas ha’emes – that is, you are agitated about the transgression and insistent that the truth be known.  Although your words might be … Continue reading →

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Salty Tea

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Emuna Daily

After Shabbos, Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin used to lecture on the weekly portion.  A certain person used to bring him tea to drink during the lectures. Once, the person made a mistake and instead of adding sugar, he put in … Continue reading →

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