Author Archives: Emuna Daily

The Gold Watch Custom

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Chiddushei HaRim explains that custom of presenting a groom with a gold watch:  When a young man assumes the responsibility of a family, it is imperative that he realize that time is more precious than gold.

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Finding Him

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Converse with God, and consider carefully what is your purpose in life.  Delve into yourself, and beg God to help you find Him.  Use whatever language you speak best, and argue with God, petitioning Him in every way… If you … Continue reading →

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Beyond Conception

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Emuna Daily

G‑d knows all before it occurs. More than that: It is His knowledge that brings all events into being. But we still have free choice. You claim this is inconceivable. I ask you: Knowledge of all existence before even the … Continue reading →

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How to Speak

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“One should always pepper his speech with phrases like ‘Baruch Hashem,’ or ‘with the help of Hashem,’ or ‘G-d willing,’ etc.  Training oneself to speak in such a manner will help a person to always maintain a sense of gratitude … Continue reading →

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Holiness

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Holiness is an altered state of consciousness which is the product of man’s pulling back from the physical to attain the inner state of union with the Most High.” ~ The Light of Ephraim by Simcha H. Benyosef (A book … Continue reading →

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Half Truth

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Emuna Daily

A halber emes iz a gantser ligen.  – A half truth is a whole lie.

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The Steipler Gaon’s Exceptional Honor of Sefarim

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Emuna Daily

All his life, the Steipler Gaon showed exceptional honor for sefarim.  Once, someone watched as the Steipler withdrew the wrong sefer from a bookshelf.  He would not return the sefer to the shelf without first opening it and studying from … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Words are the pen of the heart; music is the pen of the soul” ~ R’ Schneur Zalman of Liadi zt”l

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What is a Miracle?

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“A miracle is a gift of true knowledge.  The greatest thing in life is to be aware of Hashem, to have a real feeling that you’re standing in front of Him.  A miracle gives you that feeling in one flash.  … Continue reading →

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It is the Yetzer Hara Talking

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“When I am about to start davening, I am overcome by a terrible sense of embarrassment.  How can I approach Hashem in prayer when my life is so riddled with sin?  On second thought, however, I realize that this must … Continue reading →

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