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Act Upon it

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The Kuzari was told in a dream, “Your intentions are desirable, but your deeds are not.” R’ Yosef Yozel Hurwitz zt”l posed a question: We, too, seek the truth.  Why do we not have dreams in which God reveals to … Continue reading →

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Inviting in Guests

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Emuna Daily

“Inviting in guests, people who are God’s creations and children, is an even greater sign of our love of God than actually receiving the Divine Presence itself.” (Talmud Shabbos 127a).  If we love God so much, we are always ready … Continue reading →

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What Should be Done

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I can answer the question, what should not be done. But what should be done – this, each person must ask himself.  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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He is Lax in Fulfilling a Mitzvah

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Emuna Daily

There are some mitzvos which are, unfortunately, so neglected that failure to observe them is not generally condemned.  Nevertheless, it is considered loshon hora to relate that a person is remiss in fulfilling that mitzvah. ~ Guard Your Tongue

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A Candle

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Emuna Daily

“A Jew is like a candle,” the Lubavitcher Rebbe once explained to a chassid, “and his task is to light up other Jews.” The chassid asked, “Rebbe, did you light my candle yet?” The Rebbe replied, “No, but I have … Continue reading →

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What are you using it for?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A person who uses his mental ability solely for worldly pursuits instead of for understanding the true Heavenly light is like a villager who finds a magnificent sculpture and uses it as a scarecrow.  ~The Alter of Novhardok

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Triple

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One who speaks loshon hora destroys three people: the subject of his evil words, his listener and himself. ~ Sefer Chofetz Chaim

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Generosity

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The giver gets more than the recipient.  The recipient acquires something material and limited.  The one who gives, however, acquires for himself a good and pure heart. ~ The Alter of Novardok

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Why?

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I would never want to worship a God Whose ways are understandable to the intellect of everyone of woman born.  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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Love your Neighbor as Yourself

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The Arizal writes that before saying one’s prayers, one should accept upon himself the mitzvah to love one’s neighbor as oneself “thereby his prayers will join those of all of Israel, rise up to Heaven and work effects.” “If G-d … Continue reading →

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