Category Archives: Mussar

A Time for Everything

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Emuna Daily

R’ Chaim of Volozhin illustrates the importance of doing mitzvos in their proper time: The Evil Inclination begins by convincing someone that it is preferable to pray with proper intent, even if one must do so past the assigned time. … Continue reading →

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Our Task

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

All the worlds were created only for the sake of man, and his entire value and importance lies precisely in his having the evil inclination. His task is to strengthen himself to fight it. The more forcefully an evil inclination … Continue reading →

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No Sleep for 40 days?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When Moshe went up to Har Sinai to receive the Torah, how did he not sleep for 40 days The Midrash (Shemos Rabbah 47:7) draws the following analogy: A king gave his servant 24 hours to count the gold in the treasury. Whatever the servant counted was his to keep. The servant said to himself “How can I sleep during these 24 hours? Every minute slept is treasure irretrievably lost.” It was for this reason teaches the Midrash, that Moshe did not sleep during the 40 days and nights he spent in Heaven; he did not want to miss a moment of the glorious opportunity to partake of God’s mission. ~ The Pirkei Avos Treasury

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The Yetzer Hara’s True Aim

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Emuna Daily

More than the yetzer hara wants you to sin, he wants you to be sad that you sinned. This will prevent you from doing more mitzvos; his true aim. ~ Tanya

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Lincoln’s Policy

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

President Abraham Lincoln was once criticized for his policy toward his enemies. “Why do you try to befriend them?” he was asked. “You should try to destroy them.” “Do I not destroy my enemies,” the president asked, “by befriending them?” … Continue reading →

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Getting old?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.

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Finding Fault in Others?

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When I start to find fault with all that I see, it’s time to start looking for what’s wrong with me. ~ The Baal Shem Tov

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The Benefits of the Evil Inclination – Very Deep

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Having the evil inclination is actually something of great benefit to us. It is with this that we can truly serve God. When we are subjected to the fierce heat of the evil inclination, we have the capacity to steel … Continue reading →

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You will have the same character, here and there

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“No one acquires a new character, or new longings or desires, after his death. One who was interested in nothing but material desires during his lifetime will not evince an unsuspected interest in spiritual concerns after his death. The personality … Continue reading →

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