Author Archives: Emuna Daily

For This is All of Man

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Emuna Daily

In this past week’s daf, I learned a very holy gemara that I just kept reading over and over and would like to share with you regarding the verse “The end of the matter, all having been heard: Fear God, … Continue reading →

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Naturally Happy

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The natural state of Man, the way G-d created him, is to be happy. Look at children and you will see.” – R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Not a Punishment

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“When G-d takes something from your grasp, He’s not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better.” – unknown 

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Spiritual and Material

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“A good barometer to determine whether something will be of benefit materially is whether it is the proper thing to do spiritually. A business venture that implies breaking your moral principles will also be detrimental materially. At times, we experience … Continue reading →

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Scrolls

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Days are scrolls: write on them what you want to be remembered.” ~ R’ Bahya ibn Pakuda in Chovos HaLevavos

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Diamonds

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Guard your spare moments well for they are like uncut diamonds.  Discard them and their value will never be known.  Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life.” ~ R’ Raphael of Emden zt”l as … Continue reading →

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The Daf

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Sorry for the late post, but some people commented that they were surprised that I didn’t post anything about the Siyum Hashas or the beginning of the daf yomi cycle which starts today.   I don’t know if it is really … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“You ask, ‘How can I be happy if I am not?’ True, you can’t control the way you feel, but you do have control over your conscious thought, speech and actions. Do something simple: Think good thoughts, speak good things, … Continue reading →

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One Minute

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“In your current situation, you may not be able to learn (Torah) six hours straight in depth, or even superficially – but, can you learn for one minute? So learn for a minute.  What’s that worth?  It’s worth everlasting life.” … Continue reading →

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Amen, May His Great Name be Blessed Forever and Ever

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Emuna Daily

One of the things I am looking forward to at tonight’s Siyum Hashas at Metlife Stadium is saying Yehei Shmei Rabba along with 100,000 others. “At the time when Israel responds in a loud voice, ‘Amen, May His Great Name … Continue reading →

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