Author Archives: Emuna Daily

An Answer for Everything?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Emuna Daily

When I get to Heaven, they’ll ask me, why didn’t you learn more Torah?  And I’ll tell them that I wasn’t bright enough.  They they’ll ask me, why didn’t you do more kind deeds for others?  And I’ll tell them … Continue reading →

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Metal Furnace

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Many people are like a metal furnace; One minute they burn hot like a flame, but soon they turn as cold as ice. ~ The Maggid of Trisk

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For the Sake of all of Israel

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Emuna Daily

When a mitzvah is performed properly – exclusively for the sake of Heaven, for the unity of the Holy One, it also benefits the entire nation of Israel, because it stirs up Hashem’s love for all Jews. ~ The Arvei … Continue reading →

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What happens up there?

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Emuna Daily

People are accustomed to look at the heavens and to wonder what happens there. It would be better if they would look within themselves, to see what happens there. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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Revealing that Someone is a Baal Tshuvah

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to relate information about a person’s past misdeeds or the misdeeds of his family even if you do not intend to belittle him, and you will not cause the listener to think less of him, as he … Continue reading →

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R’ Chayim of Tzanz zt”l

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Chayim of Tzanz used to give all his money away to the poor.  One of his sons suggested that he should at least keep enough money to buy books for himself. “You’re mistaken,” said Rav Chayim.  “Whenever I need … Continue reading →

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The Diametric Opposite

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The virtue that is required for oneself is the diametric opposite of that which one is required to exercise in relation to others.  This is particularly true concerning humility, which is the sublimest of all traits. A person is required … Continue reading →

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Admitting a Mistake

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Emuna Daily

There is no shame in admitting that one made a mistake.  But to stubbornly refuse to admit to a mistake is indeed shameful! ~ The Pele Yoetz as quoted in Torah Tavlin

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Pay Close Attention

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If a person pays close attention while he performs a mitzvah, he will sense in his soul that he is clothed and enveloped in kedusha, and that a new, upright spirit has arisen within him. ~ R’ Chaim Volozhin zt”l

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Shadow

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Emuna Daily

God is your shadow (Psalms 121:5) As man acts, God Reacts ~ The Ba’al Shem Tov

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