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Rebbe Yochanan

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“The Talmud (tractate Berachot 5b) tells of the renowned sage Rebbe Yochanan, who having lost all his ten sons, would walk around with the tooth of his tenth son in his pocket and declare, ‘This is the bone of my … Continue reading →

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Holy Beggar

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“If a Jew comes to your door collecting for tzedakah, it’s not by chance that he ended up at your door.  It was because he was sent directly to you by Hashem.  He is there for a purpose.  You think … Continue reading →

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Eyes

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“If a person wants to see something he must open his eyes.  If he wants to see an object off in the distance, he must close his eyes half way and squint.  But if he wants to see really far … Continue reading →

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The little things

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Emuna Daily

The big things that a person accomplishes in his lifetime prove his ability.  Physical strength is measured by how big something is, how huge one’s muscles are.  But the quality things in life are measured by how small they are. … Continue reading →

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Who is a Masmid?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“The definition of a masmid is not someone who learns until he collapses, but someone who learns when he is supposed to, davens when he is supposed to, eats when he is supposed to, and rests when he is supposed … Continue reading →

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Incredible Story and Lesson

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Sometimes a soul makes a brief visit on earth.  One story tells about the Arizal who was the sandek, or godfather, at a brit mila; immediately after the circumcision, the baby died. When the baby’s friends and relatives wailed like wounded … Continue reading →

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The Yetzer Hara Knows Our Tikun

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“The Arizal…teaches that we encounter most resistance in the area of our mission on earth, since the Yetzer Hara – the evil inclination – doesn’t want us to complete our mission successfully.” ~ The Garden of Emuna

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A short and long lesson from Parshat Noach

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Noach’s son, Cham told others about his father’s drunkenness and was cursed, whereas Noach himself was not.  Thus, speaking ill of one who has sinned is worse than he who committed the sin.” ~ R’ Moshe Amiel zt”l (Torah Tavlin) … Continue reading →

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Long Life

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Each of us comes to this earth for the express purpose of fulfilling a mission.  Longevity depends on the task we have to complete.”  ~ The Garden of Emuna

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No True Existence Besides God

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“Chasidic teachings explain that not only is there no deity or power other than God, but in fact, there is no true existence at all besides God.  The fact that we see a physical world is only due to our … Continue reading →

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