Author Archives: Emuna Daily

Rejected!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“It is Satan’s desire that we speak loshon hora so that our prayers will be rejected Above.” ~ Chofetz Chaim Tomorrow’s post is a little longer than usual, but as I have said before, if I choose to post something … Continue reading →

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How to Fall and Get Up

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“If you are falling, don’t be sad; you know G-d is teaching you how to get up.  If you don’t fall, how can the One, the Only One, teach you to get up?  So when you’re falling, let your heart … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Just Talk a Big Game

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“A person should know and realize that the Creator, may He be exalted, is watching him, and nothing is hidden from Him; neither his outer nor his inner life, neither his outer appearances nor his inner convictions.  And He knows … Continue reading →

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The System

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“The common conception of how the system works is faulty. They see a career as “making a living.” A career doesn’t make anything. What you receive is generated above, in a spiritual realm. Your business is to set up a channel to allow … Continue reading →

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Heavy of Mouth

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Moshe Rabbeinu described himself as ‘Heavy of mouth and heavy of tongue.’  Were it not for the fact that Moshe was not an accomplished speaker, nor a gifted orator, Bnei Yisrael would have likely remained in Egypt without being redeemed … Continue reading →

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Quality over Quantity

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The important thing is not how many separate commandments we obey, but the spirit in which we obey them.” ~ Baal Shem Tov

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Good Company

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Young children who cannot absorb Torah knowledge can still attain fear of G-d by being around those who study Torah and just hearing their words.  The same thing goes for adults, too, who can’t learn Torah in depth.  They should … Continue reading →

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Bentching

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The Be’er Heiteiv says (Siman 185) ‘Whoever says the blessings of bentching with proper concentration can be assured of having a livelihood of plenty and dignity all the days of his life.’ In today’s financially stressed times, isn’t it worth … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Through humility, the fear of G-d will intensify in your heart, for you will always be aware of from where you have come and to where you are destined to go.  You will realize that in life you are as … Continue reading →

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Hashem’s Blessings

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“How does one acknowledge Hashem’s blessings? ” I asked. “Simple,” the angel answered. Just say, “Thank you, Hashem. ” “What blessings should they acknowledge?” I asked. “If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead … Continue reading →

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