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Fire & Water

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Just as fire and water cannot coexist in one vessel, so too, the love of this world and the love of the next world cannot coexist in the heart of the believer. ~ Rabbeinu Bachya ibn Pekuda zt”l

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What Excites You?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Emuna Daily

That which excites a man, serves as a test by which his worth is recognized. When after a banquet one man is enthusiastic over the words of Torah which had been spoken, and another praises the songs, and a third … Continue reading →

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Anger is Contagious

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Anger is contagious.  By associating with a short-tempered person, one may also come to adopt his nature.  ~ R’ Samson Raphael Hirsh zt”l

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Fix

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If you believe that it is possible to break, believe that it is also possible to fix. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

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Be Known for This

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Emuna Daily

When a person is known to refrain from listening to loshon hora, gossipmongers will avoid speaking in his presence, even when their words are intended for others to hear and not for him. ~ Chofetz Chaim

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Flaming Hebrew Letters Brought Her Soul Back

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Sherry Levi shifted gears as she headed up the windy highway towards Jerusalem. This was a familiar road, flanked by pine tree hills and as usual typical with the anxious people driving to get to work. Today you could tell … Continue reading →

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“Wake up from your slumber!”

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If one does not awaken himself, how will he be helped by mussar? ~ Rabbeinu Yonah

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Plumbing

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Making a living is all about plumbing. You’ve got a reservoir up there, a water tank down here, and you need some way to connect the two. The reservoir of life up there can’t be changed or moved. As for … Continue reading →

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Making a Living

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Emuna Daily

We don’t make a living – we TAKE a living. ~ R’ Mordechai Gifter zt”l

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Intimate relation with HaShem

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Perform an important mitzva, but never reveal it to anyone else so the only ones who are aware of it are HaShem and you. ~ R’ Nachman Kahana

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