Category Archives: Prayer

Quick Story and Lesson Regarding Kiddush Friday Night

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

During World War II, the Nazis were fast approaching Eretz Yisrael, and the Jews there were gripped with fear. Special prayer gatherings were held, and people pleaded to Hashem for protection. There was one Rabbi, Rav Shlomo Zviel, who was unaware … Continue reading →

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Our Wishes

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Hashem is more than happy to give us our heart’s wishes — but only on condition that they’re good for us. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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Cry Out

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Emuna Daily

When a person has reason to cry out, and wishes to cry out, but he cannot cry out – this is the greatest of cries. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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Double Jeopardy

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

In spirituality, double jeopardy is illegal – the Heavenly Court can’t judge anyone who has already judged himself. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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Did the Gates of Heaven Open?

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

How does a person know that the gates of Heaven have opened to allow his prayers to enter?  When he feels his heart opening up and a fountain of faith surging up from below, it is a sign that the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts that Disturb your Prayers

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Thoughts that disturb your prayers can be an atonement for your sins… When you are not suspicious of God and believe that he certainly wants to draw you close and accept your prayers – that the only thing that brings … Continue reading →

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Crying for Moshiach

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Why should a Jew cry to the Lord that He have compassion on Israel and bring the Messiah?  It would be better for him to cry to Israel that they have compassion on the Lord and want the Messiah.  ~ … Continue reading →

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Say this Before Prayer

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Emuna Daily

It is proper to say before prayer, “I hereby take upon myself to fulfill the mitzva `Love your fellowman as yourself.’” This means that the precept of Ahavat Yisrael is the entry-gate through which man can pass to stand before G-d to Daven. By merit … Continue reading →

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Modeh Ani

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Emuna Daily

When you arise in the morning you say, “I thank You.”  But have you never thought: who is the “I” and Who is the “You?” ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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Daven to Daven

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Before every tefillah, I daven…that I will daven during the davening. ~ The Divrei Chaim of Sanz – So geshmak!  Anyway, yesterday’s quote was a bit more difficult.  It was the Yehi Ratzon found after “brachos” in Birchos Hashachar.  This … Continue reading →

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