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Are You Willing to Look?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The more one sees, the more he becomes aware of the Creator. The world is full of testimonies which are available to those who are willing to look. Non-seeing is the cause of weakness in believing. The Creator plans all … Continue reading →

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Pray in Advance

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

It is easier to avert difficulties by praying in advance, than to achieve salvation from troubles that have already occurred. ~ Praying with Fire

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Our Identity – Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Emuna Daily

From your father you may learn the things you must do. From your mother you learn who you are.  That is why Jewish identity follows a matriarchal lineage. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Can’t Please Everyone

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Once a father and son were traveling with their only donkey. The father rode on the donkey, and the son walked beside him. Upon reaching their first destination, the people of the city greeted them with nasty and crude remarks. … Continue reading →

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Speech – The Holiest of Holy

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Emuna Daily

And the most important manner in which one can earn a place in the World to Come is to guard one’s speech.  And this is greater than all the Torah and good deeds, for speech is the holiest of the … Continue reading →

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Two Notes in your Pocket

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Every person needs to carry two notes in his pocket.  On one should be written, “The world was created for me,” and on the other “I am but dust and ashes.”  And one must be judicious to read each note … Continue reading →

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Oases

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Emuna Daily

This world is like a spiritual desert – if you know where to look, you can find the oases of the soul; if not, you’re in danger. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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It No Longer Exists

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Once something is past, it no longer exists.  Realizing that suffering is only temporary makes it much easier for one to tolerate insults and slights to his honor.  ~ R’ Avraham Yellin zt”l

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Man and Woman’s Task

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Changing the world is a twofold task.  Bringing spirituality into the world is principally the man’s task. Elevating the world to become spiritual is principally the woman’s task.  Men in general are meant to deal with the present. The future … Continue reading →

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Giving People the Benefit of the Doubt

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If at all feasible you should give people the benefit of the doubt.  If you relate an incident not giving the benefit of the doubt in circumstances which obligate you to do so, you would be guilty of speaking loshon … Continue reading →

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