Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Judgment was Sealed

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The judgment against our ancestors in the desert was sealed only because of loshon horah. ~ Talmud Arachain 15a

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Rabbi Yitzchok of Alexander zt”l

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A store owner who did not observe Shabbos came to Rabbi Yitzchok of Alexander with a complaint that his business was unsuccessful.  Rav Yitzchok advised him, “Take me as a partner, and you will be successful.” Of course, the man … Continue reading →

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The Shechinah is With Us

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Shabbos protects us in galus, because on Shabbos the Shechinah is with us.  Wherever Jews observe the Shabbos the kedusha of the Beis Hamikdash is present. Therefore, on Shabbos you should think of yourself as standing in the Beis … Continue reading →

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A Natural Desire

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The soul of every Jew has a natural desire and thirst for Torah.  If it does not manifest itself, it is only because the person has caused himself to desire and thirst after that which is contrary to the Torah. … Continue reading →

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Emuna is a Choice

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Emuna is a choice.  It has nothing to do with being smart.  I know plenty of smart people who lack emuna.   It has nothing to do with seeing miracles.  The dor hamidbar saw the greatest miracles and still lacked emuna.   … Continue reading →

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Past, Present and Future

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The entire Torah, with all its laws, rules, and regulations, applies only to the present, for it is impossible to command a person over the past, and the future is beyond his control.  And yet, the evil inclination confuses us.  … Continue reading →

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The Seeds in One Apple

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“Any fool could count the seeds in one apple, but only Hashem, the highest power could count the apples in one seed. ” ~ Facing Adversity with Faith by M.L. Cramer as quoted by Rabbi Paysach Krohn who explains that when you … Continue reading →

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Breeding Unhappiness

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Loshon hora breeds unhappiness in the speaker.  The momentary gratification of engaging in gossip is far outweighed by the damage loshon hora does to one’s perception of the world.  A speaker of loshon hora trains himself in bitterness and complaining.  … Continue reading →

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Debate between a Professor and Student on Faith – Awesome

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Professor: You are Jewish, aren’t you son? Student: Yes, sir. Professor: So, you believe in G-d? Student: Absolutely, sir. Professor: Is G-d good? Student: Sure. Professor: Is G-d all powerful? Student: Yes. Professor: My brother died of cancer even though … Continue reading →

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Torah Reading

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Through listening carefully and attentively to the communal Torah reading, one purifies his soul from the impurity brought upon it by devarim beteilim (idle chatter), thereby saving it from punishments it would receive in the Afterlife to accomplish that purpose. … Continue reading →

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