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Who Would Have Believed…?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A common form of avak loshon hora (dust of loshon hora) is where one sincerely praises another person, but in doing so, alludes to a shortcoming of that individual. For instance, “Who would have believed that he would have come … Continue reading →

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A Story of Courage

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

In 1918, Bolshevic soldiers burst into the Novardok yeshiva.  The commanding officer marched straight to the head of the yeshiva, pulled his gun, and demanded that the yeshiva be closed immediately.  The young man rose from his seat, unbuttoned his … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Wherever peace is found, fear of God is found; wherever peace is lacking, fear of God is lacking. ~ Chofetz Chaim

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One Today

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A man must relinquish all of his tomorrows for one today, lest he come to relinquish all of his todays for one tomorrow. ~ The Alter of Novordok

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Courage

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

At time of distress, strengthen your heart, even if you stand at death’s door.  The lamp has light before it is extinguished.  Wounded lions still know how to roar. ~ Shmuel HaNaggid (933-1056 c.e.)

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Who is Happy?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.

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Shine a Little Light – song

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Very inspirational song and the story behind it: Shine a Little Light – Official Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGWoChObb40 The story behind the song –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpLawri0pOY R’ Yitzi Hurwitz’s blog – http://yitzihurwitz.blogspot.com/

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Corrected Link – Just a Few Minutes a Day

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A few days ago, the newest cycle of the Mishna Yomis began with Maseches Brachos.  By learning just two mishnayos each day, a person completes roughly one seder of Shas every year, and all of Shas in about 6 years, a phenomenal accomplishment. Whether you already have a seder of learning or not, everyone reading … Continue reading →

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Just a Few Minutes a Day

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A few days ago, the newest cycle of the Mishna Yomis began with Maseches Brachos.  By learning just two mishnayos each day, a person completes roughly one seder of Shas every year, and all of Shas in about 6 years, a phenomenal accomplishment. Whether you already have a seder of learning or not, everyone reading … Continue reading →

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R’ Prayda’s Patience

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Talmud (Eiruvin 54b) tells the story of Rabbi Prayda, who had a very slow-to-learn student. So much so that Rabbi Prayda would have to review each lesson four hundred times before the boy understood it. One day, when the … Continue reading →

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