Author Archives: Emuna Daily

R’ Akiva Eiger zt”l

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Akiva Eiger watched in dismay as his wagon driver struggled through mud and snow to get his sidetracked horses back on the road.  As the fellow climbed back to his seat, Rabbi Eiger handed him a pair of dry … Continue reading →

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So It Doesn’t Last

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing.  That’s why we recommend it daily. ~ Zig Ziglar

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Observed

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When a Jew wears a kippa, he is not just an observant Jew, he is an observed Jew.  ~ R’ Allen Schwartz

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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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