Author Archives: Emuna Daily

One Hour

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The head of a large company turned to R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l with the following question.  He had only one free hour a day to learn.  What should he learn during that time? “Spend the hour learning Mussar,” answered R’ … Continue reading →

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“Teach us the ways of life”

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Emuna Daily

When Rabbi Eliezer became ill, his disciples came to visit him.  They said, “Rabbi, teach us the ways of life, so we will be worthy of life in the World to Come.”  He said, “Respect the honor of your friends…and … Continue reading →

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Observe Yourself

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A person should observe all his actions and watch over all his ways so as not to leave himself with a bad habit or a bad trait, let alone a sin or a crime. ~ R’ Chaim Luzzatto zt”l

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Love

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Emuna Daily

That which a person gives to another person is never lost.  It is an extension of his own being.  He can see a part of himself in the one to whom he has given. This is the attachment between one … Continue reading →

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Why One Must Rush to Repent

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A person who dies without teshuva dies with a stain and goes to Gehinom.  They put detergents on him to get the stain out, and the detergents hurt… oooohhh de they hurt!  They burn! So the Neshama is somewhat scarred … Continue reading →

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True Emuna

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Emuna Daily

When a person finds himself in trouble and distress, and he sees no natural way to escape from his Evil Urge, and he then casts his lot with the Lord and trusts in Him, this is still not trust of … Continue reading →

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Relating that Someone Violates Mitzvos when it is Possible to Judge him Favorably

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Emuna Daily

You are obligated to give a mitzvah observer the benefit of the doubt whenever possible…and are forbidden to tell others that he sinned….Furthermore, you must even refrain from disliking such a person because of his misdeeds.  ~ Guard Your Tongue

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You Gotta Smile

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A talmid of a mussar yeshivah came to R’ Nosson Zvi Finkel zt”l in Hebron to announce his engagement.  R’ Nosson Zvi felt that the boy was too serious, and reprimanded him for not having a pleasant countenance – especially … Continue reading →

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Men are from Mars…

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Men are from Mars and woman from Venus. The challenge is to make it work on Earth.  ~ Chicken Soup to Warm the Neshama

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Well Done

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Well done is better than well said.  ~ Benjamin Franklin

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