Category Archives: Chesed

Half our Goal

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“It is the nature of man that he never attains half his goal. When he hits the 100 mark, he must make 200. And when he attains 200, he demands of himself 400.  So, too, must you always be growing in your acts … Continue reading →

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Chesed

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Emuna Daily

When we do favors for others, we never lose – even when it looks like a waste of time. The Chazon Ish zt”l once counseled a young kollel man who was worried that doing chesed would waste time from Torah … Continue reading →

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Higher and Higher

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Emuna Daily

The Rebbe’s most common response to someone who had done something positive: It is our nature, all of us, that we never attain half our goal. If we earn $100, we want to make $200. And when we reach $200, … Continue reading →

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Amazing Opportunity

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Please read to the end! There is a basic flaw in believing that by giving, one loses. The Chofetz Chaim cites the promise in Tanna D’Vei Eliyahu Zuta (Perek 4): “If you gave charity, you will merit money. If you … Continue reading →

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A Greater Debt

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Yechiel Mordeichai Gordon used to say that a sour face is comparable to an open pit in the public domain.  One’s negative demeanor can be contagious, causing others to be infected with this germ of depression.  The Talmud states … Continue reading →

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Accept the Favor

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“It is forbidden for a day to go by without doing some kindness for another.  A day without doing a favor for a fellow Jew is not considered a day of living.  The favor need not be a big one.  … 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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Don’t Just Think About Yourself

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“If you think about yourself all day, you are guaranteed to become depressed.  Take an hour a day to think of how you can benefit someone else.” ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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The Soul of a Tzaddik’s Assistance

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The Arizal Hakadosh revealed that as soon as a person contemplates doing a mitzvah – the soul of a tzaddik from a previous generation who used to chase this particular mitzvah immediately appears and imparts the strength to perform the … Continue reading →

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A Golden Invitation from Hashem

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“When a Jew stands before us asking for help, we should imagine that it is Hashem sending us a golden invitation to ascend towards Him. We are following His path, for His kindness and love towards us is infinite. Nothing … Continue reading →

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