Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Good and Bad Traits

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“I will” is a bad trait. “I want” is and is not a [good] trait. “I am” is a good trait. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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Be Happy

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It’s a great mitzvah to always be happy. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

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Thank You

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A child that learns from the very beginning to say “thank you” to Mommy, Daddy and to Hashem, will grow up to be a well-adjusted and well-liked individual. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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Even Once

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is worthwhile for a person to study mussar his entire life, if it will save him from speaking loshon hora even once. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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Found Money – True Story

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

There is an elder lady that recently moved into the community that I had the pleasure of meeting. She told me an amazing story that happened to her just the other day, which I would like to share. For purposes … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Music has the unique ability to bring a person closer to Hashem.  Although Torah writings and sefarim are indeed very valuable, it is precisely because we are accustomed to them that they might not always arouse our emotions.  That is … Continue reading →

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Air

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The body needs air.  What is the air of the soul? Faith ~ R’ Eliyahu Lopian zt”l

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Strange

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

People are strange.  They beg and plead that Hashem should give them yiras Shamayim, when this is something that is entirely in the individual’s control. Yet, when it comes to their livelihood, their business and their money, they imagine they … Continue reading →

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Before a Miracle

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Before God performs a miracle for him, a person first falls upon bad times – the difficulty of which is determined by the greatness of the miracle [about to be performed on his behalf]. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

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Source of Joy

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

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