Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Yom HaShoah

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Yom HaShoah is a vital day in the Jewish calendar, providing us with a focal point for our remembrance. We cannot bring the dead back to life, but we can bring their memory back to life and ensure they are … Continue reading →

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R’ Aryeh Levine zt”l and the Thief

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A neighbor once knocked on Rabbi Aryeh Levine’s door and told him that he just saw a thief break into a nearby kiosk.  The neighbor said that he wanted to stop the thief, but he feared to do so lest … Continue reading →

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The Now

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Emuna Daily

There is no moment more vital than the one right now. There is no space more crucial than the one in which you stand. There is no act more powerful than the one you have been empowered to do. For … Continue reading →

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No Bad Can Come From It

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Emuna Daily

None ever became poor from giving charity, nothing bad or injurious is caused by Tzedakah, as it is written: “The Lord will be kind and compassionate to you and multiply you” (Deuteronomy 13:18) ~Mishna Torah 10:2

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The Sound of Torah

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“I am like the mill owner who hears the noise of his mill grinding and is happy and relaxed because he knows that the mill is working properly and work is getting done.  Similarly, the sound of Torah learning, no … Continue reading →

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On the Last Day of Pesach

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“On Acharon Shel Pesach, the radiance of the light of Moshiach is shining openly!” ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l

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R’ Natan of Bresolv’s Complete Trust 

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Once, on the last market day before Pesach, Rebbe Natan still did not have any money to buy his household needs for the festival. Before he could even say his morning prayers, his wife, Dishel, pressed him for money, causing him … Continue reading →

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Transformation

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Before the experience of Mount Sinai, the coarse material of which the world is made could not be elevated. It could be used as a medium, an aid in achieving enlightenment, but it itself could not be enlightened. Jacob used sticks for … Continue reading →

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Bargain

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Just as one goes early to the market to take advantage of bargains, so too, should one rush out to seize every opportunity to perform mitzvos!” ~ R’ Aharon Hagadol of Karlin zt”l from Torah Tavlin

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Here the Son Asks

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Before the Ma Nishtana in many Haggados, the words “kan haben shoel” (“Here the son asks”) is found.  There is a profound message in these words.  “Here” – the night of the seder – is an auspicious time for every … Continue reading →

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