Category Archives: Parnasah

Anger Uproots Blessing

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“One argument can destroy a hundred livelihoods,” wrote the Shlah HaKodesh.  That is, hatred and strife can shut down the channels of heavenly blessings, which are the very source of our sustenance.  In Likuety Moharan, Rabbi Nachman [of Breslov] explains … Continue reading →

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Salt

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Money can be compared to salt.  In moderation, it improves one’s life, but if a person is consumed with adding and acquiring more and more money, the entire taste of life is ruined! ~ R’ Simcha Bunim of P’shischah zt”l

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What Befits Your Income

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One should always eat less than befits his income, dress as befits his income and provide for his wife and children beyond what befits his income. ~ Rambam and Chazal

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Plumbing

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Making a living is all about plumbing. You’ve got a reservoir up there, a water tank down here, and you need some way to connect the two. The reservoir of life up there can’t be changed or moved. As for … Continue reading →

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Making a Living

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Emuna Daily

We don’t make a living – we TAKE a living. ~ R’ Mordechai Gifter zt”l

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Misappropriation of Funds

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Each of us is allocated from above just the amount of time we need to get our mission done. Some of that time will be for learning, teaching, helping others. Some of that time will be needed for making a … Continue reading →

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Down to the Penny

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Continuing where we left off that with regard to one’s wealth, income is not the only item determined on Rosh Hashana, but rather the person’s expenses are also determined at that time…. A story is told in the Talmud (Bava … Continue reading →

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Salary Review

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Emuna Daily

For every Jew, there is one annual “salary review.” That is Rosh Hashanah, when one’s wealth for the coming year is determined. Income is not the only item under review, however; expenses for the year are also determined at that … Continue reading →

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Expenses

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

All the livelihood of a person is determined between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, except for the expenses of Shabbos, the expenses of Yamim Tovim, and the expenses of teaching his son Torah – in these, if a person subtracts, … Continue reading →

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All Means are Equal

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Emuna Daily

One should not think that his livelihood depends on a particular source and that, if that source were to fail, there would be no other way for him to earn a living.  Rather, he should rely on God for his … Continue reading →

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