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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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A Wise Man

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Emuna Daily

A kluger vaist vos er zogt, a nar zogt vos er vaist – A wise man knows what he says, a fool says what he knows.

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The Concentration of R’ Yehuda Zev Segal zt”l

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Every berachah that Reb Yehuda Zev Segal zt”l recited was said with utmost concentration.  The Rosh Yeshivah kept cards in his pocket on which were written the various berachos for foods, so that he could always recite them from a … Continue reading →

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The Poetry Recital

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Emuna Daily

I heard this story from Rabbi Efrem Schwalb a few years ago and thought it was worth repeating: Years ago in London, a poetry recital was taking place in a large auditorium. The finalists in the competition were given one last poem to recite – … Continue reading →

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