Category Archives: Mussar

Anger

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“God Himself prays ‘May my mercy overcome my anger.’ ~ Abba Aricha (Rav)

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Reb Zusha

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Reb Zusha used to say:  “When I die and come before the heavenly court, if they ask me, ‘Zusha, why were you not Abraham?’  I’ll say that I didn’t have Abraham’s intellectual abilities.  If they say, ‘Why were you not … Continue reading →

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Judging Ourselves

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Chazal tell us that we must always judge others favorably.  We must also judge ourselves favorably.”  ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov  (Torah Tavlin)

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First, look in the mirror

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Our Sages tell us (Kiddushin 70a) that one who degrades another person often does so regarding the very fault which he himself possesses. Sometimes, we notice faults in others because we have them within ourselves. The Torah, in the laws … Continue reading →

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Ambition

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Man’s ambition to add to his wealth and honor is the chief source of his misery.” ~ Maimonides

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Negative Habits

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The entire purpose of our existence is to overcome our negative habits.” – Vilna Goan, Commentary to Mishlei 4:13

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I don’t know

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Teach your tongue to say ‘I don’t know’ rather than invent something.” ~ Talmud

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Fear Hashem as you Fear Man

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Emuna Daily

The Talmud relates that on his death bed, R’ Yochanan ben Zakkai told his disciples: “May it be the will [of God] that the fear of Heaven be upon you like the fear of flesh and blood.” His students responded, … Continue reading →

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Accusations

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Emuna Daily

“G-d detests a man who rushes to accuse a neighbor.” ~ Talmud

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Slow and Steady

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Emuna Daily

Each of us should be a tiny bit better every day.  Gradual but steady improvement is the key.  ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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