Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Inner Divine Intent and Purpose

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Az a Yid kumt in a art, iz es tzulib a kavanah ton a mitzva, hayn a mitzva shebayn adam laMakom vehayn a mitzva shebayn adam lachavero. ~ Bal haTanya When a Jew comes to a particular place it is … Continue reading →

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The Bal Shem Tov’s Ahavat Yisrael

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Bal Shem Tov’s Ahavat Yisrael (love of fellow Jew) was beyond imagination. The Maggid of Mezritch said: “If only we could kiss a Sefer-Torah with the same love that my Master kissed the children when he took them to Cheder … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Emuna Daily

In seeking happiness for others, you find it for yourself.

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Draw Near

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Even those who are distant from Torah and Divine service you must draw near with cords of love. And even if you fail in your efforts, you have not lost the reward for the mitzvah of brotherly love… ~ Tanya

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Redemption

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Several times a day we request redemption, but requesting is not enough.  We must demand redemption, just as a worker demands his salary.  For, the halacha states that if a person does not demand his pay, his employer need not … Continue reading →

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Worthwhile

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Emuna Daily

It is worthwhile to give a lengthy mussar shmuze if all it accomplishes is that one person will once pray one prayer with kavanah…even if that one person is myself. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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Experience

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Experience is the hardest teacher.  It gives you the test first, and the lesson afterward.

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Emess

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Mit emess kump men far Got. With truth man reaches God.

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Suffering

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Emuna Daily

An acquaintance of Rabbi Aryeh Levine zt”l once met him on the way to a funeral. “Who was deceased?” asked the acquaintance. “I don’t know,” replied Rabbi Levine.  Noticing the puzzling look on the other person’s face, he explained, “On … Continue reading →

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We are Not Angels

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Hashem wants each and every one of us to sanctify ourselves as human beings, for that is the main holiness required of man.  The Master of the Universe has no lack of angels in Heaven! ~ R’ Menachem Mendel of … Continue reading →

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