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The First Mitzvah of Shabbos

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The First Mitzvah when Shabbos is ushered in is the kindling of the Shabbos lights. The Ohr Hachayim explains: Hashem created the world to last 6 days, and every Shabbos the world receives an injection of renewed creative strength to … Continue reading →

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Modeh Ani

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Emuna Daily

When you arise in the morning you say, “I thank You.”  But have you never thought: who is the “I” and Who is the “You?” ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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A Breeze

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Everything is by Divine Providence. If a leaf is turned over by a breeze, it is only because this has been specifically ordained by G-d to serve a particular function within the purpose of creation. ~ The Baal Shem Tov … Continue reading →

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Identify that Prayer #5

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Emuna Daily

This is just an excerpt: “One thing I’ve asked from Hashem, that shall I seek: that I dwell in the house of Hashem all the days of my life…”

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The Fate of the World

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Each of us carries a great responsibility, for the fate of the world may hinge on one single mitzvah we perform. ~ Kuntres Chiddushei Torah

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They are Recorded

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Emuna Daily

My son, do not sit in the company of those who speak badly about their friends, for when their words ascend, they are recorded, and all those who were part of the group [who heard what was said] are recorded … Continue reading →

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The Month of Elul

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Emuna Daily

On one Rosh Chodesh Elul, Rabbi Mordechai of Lechovitz happened to overhear an old peasant exhorting his colleagues. “Listen, fellows, harvesting time has started.  If you’ll work hard now, you’ll be able to eat all year long.  But if you’re … Continue reading →

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Gazing at the Candles

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Emuna Daily

By gazing at the Shabbos lights one sets right and sanctifies one’s eyes and one shuts out Satan’s seeing power. ~ Zera Kodesh

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Lightheadedness

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Emuna Daily

No lightheadedness e.g., jests, frivolity, idle conversation, should be seen in a synagogue ~ Rambam

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Daven to Daven

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Before every tefillah, I daven…that I will daven during the davening. ~ The Divrei Chaim of Sanz – So geshmak!  Anyway, yesterday’s quote was a bit more difficult.  It was the Yehi Ratzon found after “brachos” in Birchos Hashachar.  This … Continue reading →

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