Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Not the right time

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Ben Azzai would also say: Do not scorn any man, and do not discount anything. For there is no man who has not his hour, and no thing that has not its place. ~ Pirkei Avos 4:2

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What Hashem does during the Seider

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Emuna Daily

At the time that Hashem hears His children retelling the story [of Yetzias mitzrayim at the Seider], He gathers all the heavenly bodies and he tells them “Go and listen to My children praising Me and delighting in the story … Continue reading →

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Something to Say at Your Seider

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I usually just quote others on this blog, but I came up with a D’var Torah and wanted to share it with you and get your thoughts.  If you enjoy it, please print it out and share it with your … Continue reading →

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Preparation for Pesach

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Emuna Daily

In the Chasidic Seforim it says that in a certain aspect, Hashem considers the preparation for a Mitzvah greater than the Mitzvah itself. How can this be? The Sfas Emes explains that the actual fulfillment of the Mitzvah albeit with good intentions may … Continue reading →

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Baking Matzah

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Someone asked Rav Yisroel Salanter which hiddur he should take on when baking the matzah. He answered to be extra nice to the almanah sweeping the floor in the bakery. – Click here to easily sign up for daily Sefirah … Continue reading →

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Would you Trade Places with Abraham?

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Emuna Daily

“If I was offered to trade places with Abraham Our Father, I wouldn’t do it. What would G-d get from this? He’d still have one Abraham and one Zushe!”  ~ R’ Zushe of Anipoli

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Filling Your Resume with Vacation Spots

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Attempt to go through all our sacred books in the course of your lifetime.  You will have then visited every place in the Torah.  The very rich constantly travel from land to land.  They spend huge amounts just so they … Continue reading →

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Causing Damage without saying anything Derogatory

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Any statement, even if not derogatory, that might ultimately cause financial loss, physical pain, mental anguish, or any damage, is loshon hora. ~ Guard Your Tongue

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R’ Yaakov Kamenetsky’s Shalom Bayis

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Shortly after R’ Yaakov Kamenetsky’s second marriage, Shavuos fell on Friday.  The rebbetzin prepared an elaborate dairy Kiddush, including an assortment of cheese dishes.  R’ Yaakov had forgotten to tell her that it was his family’s minhag (custom) not to … Continue reading →

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What Befits Your Income

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One should always eat less than befits his income, dress as befits his income and provide for his wife and children beyond what befits his income. ~ Rambam and Chazal

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