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Only a Message

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

There are times when God sends a person suffering and punishment, but He does not weaken him.  This is only intended [to increase his] faith.  ~ R’ Nachman of Brslov zt”l

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The Ways of Abraham

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Not every person is capable of reaching the level attained by Abraham, the first Hebrew after 48 years [when he came to the knowledge of one God].  But everyone is capable of following in the way of Abraham, which he … Continue reading →

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Sinning v. Man & Sinning v. God

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The Choftez Chayim used to say that a transgression against a fellow man is worse than a transgression against God.  You can always ask God for forgiveness.  But if you have sinned against a fellow man, how will you ask … Continue reading →

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Modern Technology

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Emuna Daily

All of modern technology is put on this world to teach us emunah.  How can Hashem hear every word we say?  With the invention of the telephone we can understand.  How is our every act recorded for posterity in Heaven?  … Continue reading →

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Even if it is Not Derogatory

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

  Any statement, even if not derogatory, that might ultimately cause financial loss, physical pain, mental anguish or any damage, is loshon hora. ~ Guard Your Tongue By the way, be extra careful not to speak any loshon hara while … Continue reading →

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Long and 2 Days Late, but well worth a read

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Fifth Night – Five Weddings [As told by Rabbi Moshe-Chaim Greenwald to the editor of Kfar Chabad Magazine] Although I am not a Lubavitcher, I feel it is important for people to share their personal stories about the Rebbe, so that … Continue reading →

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25th

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Chanukah means that the Chashmonaim rested from their war on the 25th day of the month of Kislev.  This is alluded to in the Torah: The 25th rest place where the Jews camped in the desert after the Exodus was … Continue reading →

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My Flickering Spirit

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The miracle, of course, was not that the oil for the sacred light – in a little cruse – lasted as long as they say; but that the courage of the Maccabees lasted to this day: let that nourish my … Continue reading →

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Then and Now

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Never believe that a handful of dedicated people can’t change the world. Inspired by faith, they can. The Maccabees did then. So can we today. ~ R’ Lord Jonathan Sacks This quote is from a great article written by R’ … Continue reading →

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With Just a Small Candle

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Emuna Daily

With the small candle of Chanukah, we can illuminate and see all of the miracles and wonders in  our lives – not just those that occurred historically –  now, literally.  And offer thanks. ~ R’ Menachem Azolai as translated by … Continue reading →

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