Category Archives: Mussar

The Shame of Recognition

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Emuna Daily

R’ Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin explains that the purgatory one experiences for his sins in the afterworld is the scalding embarrassment of having to face the truth of his mistakes in life.  Much like being forced to watch a film … Continue reading →

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Fear Yourself

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“If there is something to fear, it is not what will happen in the material world.  Don’t fear disease.  Don’t fear financial woes.  Those are challenges that can help you grow.  Fear spiritual disaster.  Fear the fact that if you … Continue reading →

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Failing to Want

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Emuna Daily

We will not be judged for what we failed to do but for what we failed to want. There are no excuses for the lack of desire. Failure to act can be excused by lack of funds or other difficulties.  … Continue reading →

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Out of Your Control

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“When every other element is out of your control, remember that you can still manage your reaction.” ~ Chicken Soup for the Neshama

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The Gold Watch Custom

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Chiddushei HaRim explains that custom of presenting a groom with a gold watch:  When a young man assumes the responsibility of a family, it is imperative that he realize that time is more precious than gold.

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Silence

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Emuna Daily

A vort iz vert a sileh; shveigen iz vert tsvai. – Talk is worth a shilling; silence is worth two.

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Massive Jigsaw Puzzle

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“We are all complimentary of each other, none of us complete, each one contributing what the other lacks, each one adding his touch of perfection to his fellow. Like a massive jigsaw puzzle, we fit together to make a single perfect whole. None of … Continue reading →

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Money is Fire

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Money is fire.  It can destroy and annihilate, or illuminate and warm, depending on how it is used.” ~ R’ Elimelech of Lizensk zt”l

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What reveals a person’s real values?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Emuna Daily

That which excites a man, serves as a test by which his worth is recognized.  When after a banquet one man is enthusiastic over the words of Torah which had been spoken, another praises the songs, and a third lauds … Continue reading →

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What is Everyone Waiting for?

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“The soul above awaits the time it will be privileged to descend into a body for the soul senses how much it can accomplish here below in this physical world–it can attain the level of “delighting with Hashem!  So why procrastinate … Continue reading →

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