Category Archives: Parnasah

Work with the Right Intention

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“When he is occupied in mind and body with one of the means of earning a living, let his intent be to fulfill the commandment of the Creator, who has commanded man to engage in worldly means such as working … Continue reading →

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Not a Penny more

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“No matter how much effort is exerted, no-one can earn one cent more than G-d has ordained that he – this particular person – shall earn. One must do what is necessary, but one must remember that all his work is … Continue reading →

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Nisht Shabbos Geret

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“A chasid once discovered a gap in his fence on Shabbos and planned to repair it.  He then remembered that it was Shabbos and, regretting that he had entertained mundane thoughts on Shabbos, decided never to make the repair.  A … Continue reading →

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How to Choose a Livelihood

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“One who trusts in God chooses a source of livelihood that offers his body more rest, acquires for him a good name, affords him leisure for reflection, is most conducive to fulfilling his religious duties, and is in harmony with … Continue reading →

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Don’t Indulge in it

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“When a person experiences a large amount of pleasure, he becomes accustomed to it and consequently no longer feels a complete enjoyment.  One who wants to incrementally increase his pleasure would be wise not to indulge in it.” ~ The … Continue reading →

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Love Work

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Emuna Daily

R’ Yisrael Salanter used to say that no one dies of hunger; anyone can find some type of occupation by which to support himself and his family.  People perish instead due to prestige.  They say: ‘This occupation is not prestigious … Continue reading →

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The Reliable Caretaker

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Torah, like money, is entrusted to a person by Hashem.  If a person proves himself a reliable caretaker, he is entrusted with even more wealth.  Thus, one who gives charity is rewarded with greater monetary wealth, while one who teaches … Continue reading →

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Blessing in the Home

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Blessing is only found in a person’s home because of the merits of his wife.” ~ Bava Metzia 59a

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The Poor Man’s Korbon

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“The reason that it is permissible for a poor man to bring a smaller korbon than a wealthy man, is that his poverty itself is an atonement, and through it he is already cleansed of his sin.” ~ Techeles Mordechai … Continue reading →

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A Lesson from Fish

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“If one opens up a large fish, he will usually find a smaller fish inside.  However, the tail of the small fish is never facing in the same direction as the tail of the large fish.  On the contrary, the … Continue reading →

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