Category Archives: Mussar

So Many Mitzvos

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Since each person may have a strong inclination toward a different mitzvah, God gave many mitzvos, so that every person will find his own spiritual niche and give his mitzvah particular care.  ~ Derech Nichumecha from The Pirkei Avos Treasury

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A Watch

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Emuna Daily

When R’ Yaakov Kamenetzky zt”l presented his son Binyamin with a watch as a bar mitzvah present, he told his son that “time is your most precious possession.  Each moment is an opportunity for eternity, but if it’s lost it … Continue reading →

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Go Beyond

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“We all have limitations — after all, are we not of flesh and blood? There comes a time, however, when you have to break out beyond those limits.  You’ve got to do more than you can possibly do. The truth is, … Continue reading →

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Dig Deeper

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Every person you meet has a wellspring deep inside. If you can’t find it, your own wellspring needs clearing. Remove the rust from your shovel, sharpen its blade, and dig harder and deeper. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Nuts on Rosh Hashanah

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Emuna Daily

The Kotzker Rebbe said “people don’t eat nuts on Rosh Hashanah because Chate (sin) is the gematria of Egoz (nuts). But people forget that Chate is also the gematria of Chate” May you and your families and gans Klal Yisrael have … Continue reading →

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Measure for Measure

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Emuna Daily

The way in which one acts towards others determines the way in which Heaven will act towards him. For example, if one strives to overlook the hurt caused him, and if he acts towards others with kindness and compassion, then … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Ignoramus

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“One can possess broad Talmudic knowledge and be a fountain of deep penetrating analysis and yet he does not deserve to be considered a true talmid chacham (Torah scholar). If he has not allowed his Torah knowledge to refine his … Continue reading →

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Bitter People

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Bitter people are never grateful; grateful people are never bitter.” ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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When I have time…

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Say not, when I have leisure I will study; for you may never have leisure” ~ Pirkei Avot 2:4

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The Fault-Finder

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“A chissoren, di kalleh is tsu shain.” – “A fault-finder complains even that the bride is too pretty.”

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