Category Archives: Prayer

Hashem’s Blessings

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“How does one acknowledge Hashem’s blessings? ” I asked. “Simple,” the angel answered. Just say, “Thank you, Hashem. ” “What blessings should they acknowledge?” I asked. “If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead … Continue reading →

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Don’t Take Anything for Granted

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Emuna Daily

If you are saying to yourself that life is not so bad, and that you haven’t had any serious problems, then you are very fortunate, but have a lot of work to do.  You must make sure that you don’t … Continue reading →

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Nothing is Automatic

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Nothing is automatic.   Everything is kindness from Hashem. The more that we marvel at everything – the more we cause Hashem to want to provide for us. ~ R’ Menachem Azolai as translated by Dov Elias

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Tell G-d your story

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“There is such a thing as praying, which is very deep, but Rebbe Nachman says this is not the deepest depths of closeness to G-d.  The deepest depths of closeness to G-d is when you can tell G-d your story.  … Continue reading →

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A Public Letter by the Chofetz Chaim – 5674

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Emuna Daily

…The war that has broken out is truly fearsome, affecting every member of Klal Yisrael both physically and spiritually.  There is no doubt that Hashem has caused it to happen in order to arouse us to return to Him in … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Thanks

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Emuna Daily

In the aftermath of the Hurricane Sandy, saying the following prayer this morning really struck a chord and I therefore wanted to share it with you. Thank You Hashem, King of Kings and Master of the World! Thank You for … Continue reading →

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Assistance

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“When a person comes to make himself impure, the doors are opened for him. When he comes to purify himself, he is assisted… If he sanctifies himself a little, he is given great sanctity. If he sanctifies himself below in … Continue reading →

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Concentration

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“When you are davening in deep concentration and thought, know that prayer is accepted with the amount of concentration it is said with.” ~ R’ David Ben Yosef Avudraham zt”l  (Torah Tavlin)

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If Only I Knew Then What I Know Now

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Emuna Daily

As I have said in the past, I try to keep the quotes short, but when I quote something a little longer, you know it is going to be really good.  The following is an excerpt from R’ Bini Maryles’s … Continue reading →

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Major and Minor

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Emuna Daily

I would first like to wish all of you a happy healthy new year.  May we all be blessed and inscribed for a year of good health, happiness, simcha, parnassa and emuna sheleima. I was always curious why in practically … Continue reading →

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