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Luxuries

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The luxuries we indulge in eventually come to seem to be necessities, as if we could not live without them. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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Keeping our Heads Above Water

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Gemara tells us that a father is required to teach his son how to swim.  The secret to swimming is to move along in the water without allowing one’s head to go under. We live in a world that … Continue reading →

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Take Action

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is not enough for one’s heart to be in the right place; his hands must be there too. ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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No Names

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

All forms of loshon hora are prohibited even when no names are mentioned, if it will be possible for people to determine who is being discussed.  If names are omitted but the story will reflect badly on an entire group … Continue reading →

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The Steipler zt”l

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Steipler once made a surprise appearance at a bar mitzvah seudah to which he had not been invited.  He wished the father “Mazel tov,” then sat down next to the bar mitzvah boy, spoke with him for a very … Continue reading →

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Tears

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Tears are the sweat of the soul ~ R’ Samson Rapahel Hirsch zt”l

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Needs

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Who seeks more than he needs, hinders himself from enjoying what he has.  Seek what you need and give up what you need not.  For in giving up what you don’t need, you’ll learn what you really do need. ~ … Continue reading →

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Missed the Train?

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

If you see that someone came to the station after the train he wanted had already left, do not say that the man was late and missed his train, but that he came early for the next train.  For everything … Continue reading →

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“Practice what you Preach”

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

We must see to it that what we preach is practicable and what we practice preachable.  ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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What a Gift!

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Because God has commanded us to regret our actions and admit our sins, by doing teshuvah, we are not merely dwelling on the past, but fulfilling a positive commandment in the present.  Even more remarkable is the fact that teshuvah … Continue reading →

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