Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Interrupt with Zmiros

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Chofetz Chayim’s son wrote that whenever the Chofetz Chayim saw that someone was beginning to speak loshon hora at the Shabbos table, he would announce that it was time to sing zmiros (Shabbos songs) so as to interrupt them. … Continue reading →

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In a World of Emuna

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

War and strife among nations are impossible in a world of emuna, for each nation would realize that it has its own specific task in the global scheme of things.  Just as a carpenter doesn’t compete with a butcher – … Continue reading →

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Compassion

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When a child’s toy breaks, he feels as bad as an adult would feel if his factory were destroyed.  ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l Something to consider…

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Who is a Chasid?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Who is a Chasid? One who does not make what is of secondary importance the main thing, nor the main thing secondary.  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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Sensitivity

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“One who mocks the dead is scorning his Maker” (Proverbs 17).  The Gemora states that a person who comes within 4 cubits of a grave must hide his tzitzis lest he mock the dead, who cannot perform the mitzvah. Now … Continue reading →

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Never Lost

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A Jew is never lost on his journey.  Wherever he finds himself, God has a reason for placing him there. ~ R’ Mordechai Pogremansky zt”l

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The Gossiper

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Regarding the gossiper does Hashem say: “He and I cannot dwell together in this world.” ~ Talmud Arachin 15b

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Before Entering the House

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Rav Shlomo Zalman Aurbach was once walking home with a talmid who noticed him straightening his frock (coat) and adjusting his hat before entering his house.  The talmid couldn’t help asking, “Is the Rebbe expecting a special visitor?”  Rav Shlomo … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Fortunate is a person who speaks to an ear that listens. ~ Zohar

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Moving

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Death…is like a person who moves from one house to another, only, the wise one chooses for himself a house finer than the first one. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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