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A Precious Mitzvah

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The commandment to light the Chanukah lamp is an exceedingly precious one, and one should be particularly careful to fulfill it.  In order to make known the miracle, and to offer additional praise … to God for the Wonders which … Continue reading →

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True Light

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Emuna Daily

People become so used to the dark that they think it is actually light.  But on Chanukah we can see what true “light” really is.  ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l

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“I won’t mention any names…”

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Emuna Daily

It is not necessary to explicitly mention someone’s name for a statement to be considered loshon hora.  If the listener will [at any time] be able to deduce the identity of the person you are referring to, you are guilty … Continue reading →

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R’ Nachman’s Old Tallis

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Nachman once gave his old tallis to one of his close students.  “Show this tallis a lot of respect,” he said.  “For as many threads as there are in this cloth, that is how many tears I shed in … Continue reading →

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Unanswered Prayers

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Emuna Daily

We think that when our prayers go unanswered, God wasn’t responsive to us.  In truth, He was.  He responded, No! ~ R’ Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman zt”l (Ponovezher Rav)

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No Foundation

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Wisdom without fear of sin is like a building without a foundation. ~ The Pirkei Avos Treasury based on the Meiri — The prayer quoted yesterday was “Shomer Yisroel” from Tachnun

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Identify that Prayer #8

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Emuna Daily

O Guardian of Israel, protect the remnant of Israel; let not Israel be destroyed – those who proclaim “Hear O Israel.”

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No Day Off

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If one forsakes Torah for a day, the Torah forsakes him for two.  ~ Yerushalmi – Berachos 9:5

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Routine

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Nothing is as dangerous for man as routine. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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“Only Joking” – No Excuse

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to speak loshon hora even in jest.  The Torah prohibits derogatory statements, even if they are said without hatred and without the intention of degrading the person being spoken about.  ~ Guard Your Tongue

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