Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Marrying off a Child

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Whenever the rabbi of Zidichov married off a child or grandchild, he also helped an orphan get married.  He would spend as much money on the orphan as he would on his own child or grandchild.  ~ Sifsai Tzadikim Hachodesh … Continue reading →

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Know Your Strengths

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Woe unto a person who is not aware of his defects, and who does not know what he must correct.  But much worse off is the person who does not know his strengths, and who is therefore unaware of the … Continue reading →

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How Can I?

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

By admonishing others for wrongdoing, a person will be saved from committing the same transgression.  When he is faced with temptation, he will say to himself: “I rebuke others for doing this; how can I do it myself?” ~ R’ … Continue reading →

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Consider it Major

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

If you harm your fellow in a minor way – consider it major.  If you helped him in a major way – consider it minor. If your fellow helped you in a minor way – consider it major.  If he … Continue reading →

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Before You Say Something

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Chafetz Chaim used to say: “When you are about to say something, first consider the good that will come from your talking.  Will it be beneficial for your soul?  Will it further your personal interests, business, or health?  These … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Guarantee

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Aleh Yidisheh eltern velche bdarfen hoben a spetzeleh yeshua oon hatzalah far zeyereh kinder, iz der zicherster mitel tzu shtitzen Torah lerner.” – Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe Rayatz The greatest guaranteed assurance (of Divine assistance) for all Jewish parents in need of … Continue reading →

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Early to Rise

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When R’ Naftali of Ropshitz was a child and attempted to rise early in the morning to serve God, his evil inclination would tell him “Why do you need to get up so early? It’s still dark outside.” The young … Continue reading →

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The Very Second it is Over

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Every body knows that in a few days it’s already Chamisha Asar b’Av (Tu B’Av). Gevalt! You know what the holiness of us Yidden is? – that we can get up from the floor (from mourning on Tisha B’Av) and … Continue reading →

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Angry at the World

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When I first began to learn Mussar, I would get angry at the world but not at myself.  Later, I would get angry also at myself.  Finally, I got angry at myself alone. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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Is it hard to see Hashem?

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Even the construction of a skyscraper with all its details of engineering, hardware, steelwork, elevator, heating and plumbing is nothing compared to the complexity of a small piece of skin. When people open their eyes and minds and look at … Continue reading →

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