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“My wife is unattractive”

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Emuna Daily

The Gemara relates that R’ Yitzchak ben Eliyashiv once observed his student, R’ Mani depressed. The Rebbe asked what was wrong and the student complained, “My wife is unattractive.” “What is her name?” R’ Yitzchak asked. R’ Mani replied, “Chana.” … Continue reading →

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What a Child Says

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Emuna Daily

What a child says on the street, the parents say at home. ~ Talmud

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What does a hurricane have to do with loshon hora?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Emuna Daily

The Ben Yehoyada explains that hurricanes are created by loshon hora. The following is a short synopsis. See below for the original. The connection between hurricanes and the sanctity of speech can be seen in the pasuk in Amos (4:13) … Continue reading →

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Happy Under Any Circumstance

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Our sages teach that when a person thanks Hashem and is happy under any circumstance – relying on the emuna that everything Hashem does is for the very best – he or she will see the most trying situations in … Continue reading →

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The Current Rocky Roads

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Emuna illuminates our hearts with the confidence that Hashem has a good reason for everything He does, and that the currently rocky roads will eventually lead to smooth and peaceful paths. By letting our emuna override our brains, we can … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Thanks

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Emuna Daily

In the aftermath of the Hurricane Sandy, saying the following prayer this morning really struck a chord and I therefore wanted to share it with you. Thank You Hashem, King of Kings and Master of the World! Thank You for … Continue reading →

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How Great is Shalom Bayis

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Emuna Daily

How great is the preservation of peace, for even the Holy One Blessed Is He altered the truth for the sake of peace! For initially it is written that Sarah laughed to herself at the absurdity of having a child, … Continue reading →

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Assistance

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“When a person comes to make himself impure, the doors are opened for him. When he comes to purify himself, he is assisted… If he sanctifies himself a little, he is given great sanctity. If he sanctifies himself below in … Continue reading →

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500 Gold Coins

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The Yismach Moshe toiled in Torah from his youth. He had great difficulty with his livelihood and it affected his learning and service of Hashem. One evening he made an accounting and determined that in order to pay off all … Continue reading →

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