Category Archives: Mussar

One People

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

We are one people.  When a Jew gossips in Kovno, a Jew in Paris desecrates the Shabbos. ~ R’ Yisrael of Salant zt”l

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Chess

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Our decisions in life must be as strategically calculated as a person playing chess.  See to it that any move you make is not later regretted. ~ R’ Simcha Bunim of Pshischa zt”l

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So It Doesn’t Last

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing.  That’s why we recommend it daily. ~ Zig Ziglar

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Observed

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When a Jew wears a kippa, he is not just an observant Jew, he is an observed Jew.  ~ R’ Allen Schwartz

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A Grudge

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Holding a grudge against another person is like letting someone live rent-free in your head. ~ Torah Tavlin

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A Jewish Celebration

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Any Jewish celebration that does not include God is not a real celebration. ~ Zohar

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What Will I Say?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When I get to Heaven, I am not afraid that they will ask me why I wasn’t like Moses or King David.  I will say that I couldn’t be like them.  I am afraid they will ask me “why weren’t … Continue reading →

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A Time to Procrastinate

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Talmud states (Kiddushin 30b), “A person’s yetzer hara is renewed each day.” Why must it be renewed?  Because when something is real, it can be constant.  It can carry from one day to the next.  The yetzer hara is … Continue reading →

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Tightrope

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Emuna Daily

How does a tightrope walker maintain his balance? When he feels himself pulled to one side, he immediately leans toward the other side. We must apply this technique to life in general. ~ R’ Yisrael Friedman of Rizhin zt”l

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Holding the Good for Yourself

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“If you have learned much Torah, do not take the credit [literally, hold the good] for yourself.” ~ Pirkei Avos 2:8 If you are a scholar, a rabbi competent to rule on the law, and a judge, do not hold … Continue reading →

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