Category Archives: Chesed

I am Afraid

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Studying Torah late one night in Kovna, R’ Yisroel Salanter overhead the conversation of two paupers who were lodging in a side room.  One asked the other to accompany him to the well, as he was afraid to go out … Continue reading →

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Please Read Today!

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!  Right now you can set it up so that your one-time donation ensures you and each member of your family the daily mitzvah of tzedaka for every day of the year! You can … Continue reading →

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Tzedakah Today

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Giving tzedakah on erev Rosh Hashana is considered a great mitzvah.  In fact, as a result of Jews giving tzedakah, the Heavenly Gates of Mercy are opened wide.  For in the same measure that we take pity on the poor, … Continue reading →

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Love

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Emuna Daily

That which a person gives to another person is never lost.  It is an extension of his own being.  He can see a part of himself in the one to whom he has given. This is the attachment between one … Continue reading →

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Inviting in Guests

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Emuna Daily

“Inviting in guests, people who are God’s creations and children, is an even greater sign of our love of God than actually receiving the Divine Presence itself.” (Talmud Shabbos 127a).  If we love God so much, we are always ready … Continue reading →

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Generosity

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The giver gets more than the recipient.  The recipient acquires something material and limited.  The one who gives, however, acquires for himself a good and pure heart. ~ The Alter of Novardok

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R’ Chayim of Tzanz zt”l

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Chayim of Tzanz used to give all his money away to the poor.  One of his sons suggested that he should at least keep enough money to buy books for himself. “You’re mistaken,” said Rav Chayim.  “Whenever I need … Continue reading →

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A Small Deed

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A small deed done in humility is a thousand times more acceptable to God than a great deed done in pride. ~ Orchot Tzaddikim

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Spiritual v. Physical

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Spiritual life is superior to physical life. But the physical life of another is an obligation of my spiritual life. ~ R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l

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Charity first

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Eleazar would give a coin to the poor, and would then worship.  He said: It is written “I will greet You with charity” (Psalms 17:15).  ~ Talmud Baba Basra 10a

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