Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Disclosing the Discussions of a Meeting

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Members of boards of directors and school faculties often have to render decisions that will be met with disapproval by those affected.  It is forbidden for anyone attending such a meeting to disclose the names of people who spoke or … Continue reading →

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Good Neighbor

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi  Yehoshua ben Ilem was once told in a dream, “Be happy, for you and a butcher named Nanas will be neighbors in the world-to-come.”  Upon awakening, Rabbi Yehoshua was quite shaken.  He had devoted all his time to studying … Continue reading →

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Talking during Davening

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A person must make it clear that he has no intention of talking during davening.  But it is of almost equal importance that when he makes this feeling known to others, he should do so in a way that makes … Continue reading →

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Little Children

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Emuna Daily

We can learn three things from little children: They are always happy; they are always busy; and when they need something, they cry out. ~ The Maggid of Mezritch

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Sunbeams

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Worldly pleasures are like sunbeams in a dark room.  They may actually seem solid, but one who tries to grasp a sunbeam finds nothing in his hand.  The same is true of all worldly desires. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov … Continue reading →

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Peace of Mind

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Peace of mind is one of the greatest pleasures a person can have; lack of peace of mind can make one’s life constant torture.  ~ The Alter of Kelm, R’ Simcha Zissel Ziv zt”l

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Shines as it melts

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A candle’s light shines as its wax melts. So too, a person’s light shines as he overcomes the desires of his body.

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Loshon Hora that is Common Knowledge

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Emuna Daily

This is a very important practical halacha that I was concerned about after some scandals involving Jewish people were written up in the newspapers. Many people mistakenly think that repeating well-known derogatory information is not considered loshon hora.  It should … Continue reading →

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R’ David of Tolna zt”l

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Emuna Daily

I realized that the mysterious quote I posted on Wednesday was made even more mysterious without the story behind it.  Therefore, I am posting it now (from chabad.org): All his Chasidim strove to be present when Rabbi David of Tolna … Continue reading →

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So Precious

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The commandment to light the Hanukkah lamp is an exceedingly precious one, and one should be particularly careful to fulfill it.  In order to make known the miracle, and to offer additional praise … to God for the Wonders which … Continue reading →

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