Author Archives: Emuna Daily

His Own Wrongdoings

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If someone tells you about his wrongdoings, you are forbidden to repeat them to others. ~ Guard Your Tongue

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oooh ahhh

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A brutal Russian winter raged, and a chassid wished to teach his son the importance of immersion in the mikva. Father and son approached a frozen lake on the outskirts of the city. The chassid undressed his shivering son and broke a hole … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Shabbos

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Master of the World, You gave me fish for Shabbos; You gave me meat for Shabbos; Please give me Shabbos for Shabbos! ~ R’ Shlomo Karliner zt’l

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Only Human?

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Every human being is due honor and respect just by virtue of being human, which means embodying a divine soul, made in the image and likeness of God.  Because we are only human, we are scarred and marred, but those … Continue reading →

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The way to know if HaShem loves you

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Emuna Daily

HaShem expresses His love for an individual Jew not by material gain, for there exists the concept of “rasha vetov lo’ – an evildoer who enjoys a good life. But rather by presenting to a person the opportunity to perform … Continue reading →

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You First Have to Wake Up

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If one does not awaken himself, how will he be helped by mussar. ~ Rebbeinu Yonah zt”l

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Mi Shemaamin – מי שמאמין – He Who Believes

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I haven’t posted a song in a while and want to start the week on a high.  I can’t think of anything greater than watching our holy soldiers in Israel sing and dance like they did before entering battle in … Continue reading →

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He didn’t say “It’s a secret”

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If someone tells you private information about his business or any personal matter, you are forbidden to disclose it to others. Your doing so could cause the person who confided in you financial loss, embarrassment, or other damage. Even if … Continue reading →

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The Mother of Rabbi Simcha Zissel Ziv zt”l

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The mother of Rabbi Simcha Zissel Ziv had a custom to collect money for the poor at funerals.  At the funeral of her only daughter, she also collected charity.  When asked how she was able to compose herself in the … Continue reading →

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A Direct Consequence

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Those who speak loshon hora cause the Accuser to speak against the Jewish people. ~ Sefer Chofetz Chaim

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