Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Segulah for Chanukah

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Emuna Daily

There is a minhag brought by the Kedushas Levi, R’ Levi Yitzchok M’barditchev in the name of the Ramban and the Ba’al Shem Tov to say Vi’hi Noam and Yoshev Bi’saser (Tehillim 91) seven times following the lighting, as a segulah for a protection … Continue reading →

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Whatever you truly want!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Hashem gives everyone what they really want.  The tzaddik (righteous person) wants the reward for his mitzvot in the World to Come and the punishment for his misdeeds in this world, which he knows is anyway transient and insignificant.  On … Continue reading →

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What reveals a person’s real values?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Emuna Daily

That which excites a man, serves as a test by which his worth is recognized.  When after a banquet one man is enthusiastic over the words of Torah which had been spoken, another praises the songs, and a third lauds … Continue reading →

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Yiddish Proverb

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Az Got vil nit geben, ken men zich alain nit nemen.  If God does not give, one cannot take.

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Toll Booth Attendants

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Last year I drove Shlomo Carlebach  to a concert engagement in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania . After several minutes of conversation he asked if I would mind if he studied the Talmud for a while in silence. It was clear from his … Continue reading →

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Inheritance

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Emuna Daily

A group of orphans were to receive a large inheritance from their father, consisting of money and precious gems.  The executor of the estate instructed them to bring luggage to carry away their shares.  “What!” they exclaimed.  “Such a magnificent … Continue reading →

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Hurtful Words

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Our Sages taught that hurtful words are, in fact, a graver sin than defrauding another of money.” – Rambam

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Constantly Giving

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Constantly giving to another will increase one’s love for that person.  A stranger is someone you have not yet helped.  Doing acts of chesed for everyone fills your world with friends and loved ones. ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt”l

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All Due to His Wife

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Metaphor from the Talmud: A man works in the field and brings home wheat — but shall he then eat wheat? Of what use is his toil? His wife grinds the wheat into flour and makes bread.  So too, the tasks of life: A … Continue reading →

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Half our Goal

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“It is the nature of man that he never attains half his goal. When he hits the 100 mark, he must make 200. And when he attains 200, he demands of himself 400.  So, too, must you always be growing in your acts … Continue reading →

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