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4 Sins

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

For four sins, a person is partially punished in this world, while the principal punishment awaits him in the World to Come: idolatry, illicit relations, murder – and lashon hara is equivalent to them all. ~ Shemiras Halashon citing Talmud … Continue reading →

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The Chofetz Chaim’s Mother

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Chofetz Chaim had a daughter by the name of Rebbetzin Feiga Zacks. Rebbetzin Zacks lived a very long life. I remember seeing her in Yerushalayim when I was a bachur. She lived in Yerushalyim and she would tell over … Continue reading →

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A Dream Come True – Video

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Emuna Daily

This short video is worth watching.  It is about the story of a Sefer Torah that was dedicated in memory of an IDF soldier who was killed in 2006. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N1g8JlG3aRQ  

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You are a Miracle

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Emuna Daily

You have eyes that can see, ears that can hear, you have nerves on your fingertips that can feel, you have taste buds in your mouth and you have the ability to think and remember, you are a wonderful machine … Continue reading →

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Aggravation from Business Dealings

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The one who has a high level of trust in Hashem will not have any aggravation due to his business dealings because he knows that  whatever is occurring is being orchestrated by Hashem and is for his best. ~ Chovos Halevovos

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The Image

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Emuna Daily

How you treat others is how G‑d treats you. How you forgive them is how He forgives you. How you measure them is how He measures you. When you show empathy for the plight of another human being, G‑d takes … Continue reading →

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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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