Category Archives: Parnasah

One of No Means

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Emuna Daily

An advantage of trust in God, in respect to religious life, is that he who trusts in God, if he has means, will hasten to meet his monetary obligations to God and to man with a willing soul and generous … Continue reading →

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Anxiety

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Working for a living is good. It’s the anxiety over making a living that is not good. Don’t let your inner self get involved in your business. That inner self must be preserved for fulfilling your purpose in life. Making … Continue reading →

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Poor People

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“A poor person generally does not die from starvation.  He dies from honor-seeking and arrogance!” ~ R’ Yisrael Salanter zt”l (Torah Tavlin)

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Be Careful How You Ask for Financial Assistance

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Emuna Daily

During Benching, we say “shelo naivosh vi-lo Nekaleim liolam va-ed” which means “That we not feel shame or disgrace forever.” “We…ask Hashem that the sustenance He gives us should not subtract from our standing in the Afterlife.  The Gemora in … Continue reading →

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The Typist

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Emuna Daily

To a mother who asked advice on becoming a typist to supplement the family income, the Lubavitcher Rebbe wrote: Don’t become a typist. You are a mother. Type, if you feel you need to in order to support your family. … Continue reading →

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Not a Luxury

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“The natural tendency is to treat matters of the spirit as luxury items—sort of an appendage to life. Eating, sleeping, making money—these things are given priority, and the time dedicated to them is sacrosanct. But prayer, meditation and study fit … Continue reading →

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Slaves of Stuff

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“There was a time when people did not have careers. People did not live to acquire material wealth. People worked to earn enough for their families to eat that day, with a little extra saved for a special occasion. Today … Continue reading →

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Misappropriation of Funds

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Each of us is allocated 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 living—also a … Continue reading →

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No Such Thing as Easy Money

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Remember, nothing truly good in life comes without dedication and hard work. To paraphrase our sages, if you work hard for an achievement, believe that it’s for real. If it comes easy, then don’t believe in it. Remembering this principle … Continue reading →

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Bentching

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The Be’er Heiteiv says (Siman 185) ‘Whoever says the blessings of bentching with proper concentration can be assured of having a livelihood of plenty and dignity all the days of his life.’ In today’s financially stressed times, isn’t it worth … Continue reading →

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