Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Mental Pictures

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A devout Jew clears his mind of harmful thoughts and worldly ideas.  He visualizes inspiring historic scenes like the Jewish people gathered at Mount Sinai, Avraham and Yitzchok on Mount Moriah, the Tabernacle, the service of the Beis Hamikdash, the … Continue reading →

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A Grudge

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Holding a grudge against another person is like letting someone live rent-free in your head. ~ Torah Tavlin

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Giving of the Torah

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The festival of Shavuot is called “the time of the giving of the Torah.” Why is it not called “the time of the receving of the Torah?” Because the Torah was given to each Israelite in equal measure, but each … Continue reading →

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A Jewish Celebration

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Any Jewish celebration that does not include God is not a real celebration. ~ Zohar

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What Will I Say?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When I get to Heaven, I am not afraid that they will ask me why I wasn’t like Moses or King David.  I will say that I couldn’t be like them.  I am afraid they will ask me “why weren’t … Continue reading →

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Good Work!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

One way to get someone to begin to do good work is to compliment him for the good work he is doing. ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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Act First + Special Prayer Today

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Sometimes a person must act first and then think.  It is easier to rectify one’s deeds, than to rectify one’s thoughts. ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l — This special prayer of the Shlah Hakadosh for good and upright children, should … Continue reading →

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The Corresponding Limb

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

If a person uses a limb of his body to perform a mitzvah in this world, Hashem’s radiance will rest upon that limb in the World to Come.  However, if he forsakes one of the 248 positive commandments (which correspond … Continue reading →

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Stand up

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When Rabbi Zariah was exhausted from his Torah studies, he would sit by the door of Rabbi Nosson bar Tuvi’s yeshiva.  He said, “when the rabbis walk by, I will stand up before them and I will receive reward.” ~ … Continue reading →

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A Time to Procrastinate

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Talmud states (Kiddushin 30b), “A person’s yetzer hara is renewed each day.” Why must it be renewed?  Because when something is real, it can be constant.  It can carry from one day to the next.  The yetzer hara is … Continue reading →

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