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Countless Beginnings

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“A Jew can begin countless times – even if he falls each time, even if the falls are serious descents into sin –there is always some impression left by each attempt. Every attempt strengthens us for the next one. Each … Continue reading →

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The Man who Paced To and Fro

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“A person who lives his life without direction is similar to a man who paces to and fro.  We can understand why he went from here to there – because perhaps things are better there than here.  We can also understand why … Continue reading →

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Don’t Take Anything for Granted

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Emuna Daily

If you are saying to yourself that life is not so bad, and that you haven’t had any serious problems, then you are very fortunate, but have a lot of work to do.  You must make sure that you don’t … Continue reading →

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Nothing is Automatic

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Nothing is automatic.   Everything is kindness from Hashem. The more that we marvel at everything – the more we cause Hashem to want to provide for us. ~ R’ Menachem Azolai as translated by Dov Elias

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Turn on the Light

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Emuna Daily

You can blunder around in the dark, carefully avoiding every pit. You can grope through the murky haze for the exit, stumbling and falling in the mud, then struggling back to your feet to try again. Or you can turn … Continue reading →

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Time is Valuable!

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Behold, seven years are coming during which there will be great abundance in the entire land of Egypt. Seven years of famine will rise after them, and all the abundance will be forgotten…Gather in all the food during these good … Continue reading →

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How Fast the Tables Turn

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Emuna Daily

See, I have placed you in charge of all the land of Egypt (Bereishis 41:41) Imagine a person God forbid becomes bankrupt, and they are down in the dumps, living in darkness. How long does it take for them to become … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“’As in water, face mirrors face, so is the heart of a man to man.’ Just as our own image reflects back at us when we gaze at water, so does the heart of one person towards another’s. When we … Continue reading →

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The Keys to Success

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“A person should be happy with whatever he is currently doing, since this is the product of Divine Providence.  Each person should apply themselves fully and do the very best job he or she can.  Perseverance, patience, and happiness with … Continue reading →

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Rely on Hashem; Not on Your Wealth

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Emuna Daily

If he relies on his great wealth, it will be taken from him and left to someone else, as it says in Scriptures “He lies down rich, and it is not taken away; he opens his eyes, and it is … Continue reading →

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