Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Everyone has a long list of requests in Shema Koleinu, but how many have a list of thanks in Modim? ~ R’ Daniel Glatstein 

Just as a door to one’s house is opened and closed at the right time, so too, one must guard his tongue with the doors of his mouth—his lips and teeth. Just as silver, gold, and pearls are protected within … Continue reading →

We need to know that even when it appears that Hashem is hurting us, in reality, He is only helping. All He wants is to act for our benefit, regardless of whether we understand how He is benefitting us. ~ … Continue reading →

One who rises from poverty to wealth feels immense joy and gratitude to Hashem. But over time, joy fades, replaced by desire for more, making what he has feel insufficient. Remember—all wealth depends on Hashem, who can change one’s circumstances … Continue reading →

When one understands that the purpose of this world is spiritual elevation—an investment that lasts for eternity—physical pain and the absence of material possessions no longer disturb one’s inner serenity.  True happiness comes from recognizing that this world is merely … Continue reading →

The Chidushei HaRim zt”l explains that on Purim, our tefillos have extraordinary power—whatever we ask is granted. But such an open gift could attract negative forces, so to conceal this immense gift, Chazal instituted the mitzvah to drink, so people … Continue reading →

The Chasam Sofer zt’l writes in the name of the Shev Yaakov that whoever studies Torah on Purim night (between the two megillah readings) is guaranteed to be a ben Olam HaBa.  It is also an auspicious time for tefillah.   … Continue reading →

A king needed to transport his most precious treasure—his crown—to a new palace. To protect it, he hid it in a simple wagon under straw. No one suspected its true value, and it arrived safely. This is Purim. A day … Continue reading →

I learned from a gadol z’l that on Purim it is mesugal to rise early in the morning and daven a lot, and specifically ask Hashem for children, health, and parnassah, or any other matter. One should pray for himself … Continue reading →

“The essence of free will is that one can always choose to elevate themselves higher.”   You are never stuck!  Every moment is a new opportunity to grow closer to Hashem. ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt”l