Category Archives: Shalom Bayis

Husbands, try this tonight

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Shabbos evening upon returning from Maariv, Rav Simcha Zissel Ziv zt”l would pause for a while in the entrance of his home to study all the Shabbos preparations.  He would observe the beautifully set table and the many delicious foods … Continue reading →

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Smile

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A young man once came to Rabbi Noson Tzvi Finkel to announce his engagement.  Noticing that he had a very solemn facial expression, Rav Noson Tzvi lectured him on the importance of having a cheerful expression.  Rabbi Finkel stressed that … Continue reading →

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The Royal Family

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Menoras Hamaor cites a Midrash in which a wise woman told her daughter: “Serve your husband as if he were a king.  For, if you will act toward him like his maid, he will act as if he were … Continue reading →

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The Right Mate

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Az es kumt der basherter, vert es in tsvai verter.  The right mate comes with a first date.

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Don’t Lose Your Temper This Shabbos

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Emuna Daily

On Friday, in the rush to finish the Shabbos preparations on time, a person is apt to become short-tempered.  On Shabbos, when the entire family sits at the table together, parents might become angry with young children for misbehaving.  Thus, special care should be taken on Shabbos to control one’s anger.  ~ R’ Eliyahu Lopian zt”l … Continue reading →

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Lincoln’s Policy

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

President Abraham Lincoln was once criticized for his policy toward his enemies. “Why do you try to befriend them?” he was asked. “You should try to destroy them.” “Do I not destroy my enemies,” the president asked, “by befriending them?” … Continue reading →

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Nothing is greater than Peace

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Emuna Daily

Nothing is greater than peace. Even when you are 100% right, and you know your spouse is 100% wrong, you can still give in for the sake of peace. Better a difficult peace than an easy quarrel. ~ R’ Tzvi … Continue reading →

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All Due to His Wife

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Metaphor from the Talmud: A man works in the field and brings home wheat — but shall he then eat wheat? Of what use is his toil? His wife grinds the wheat into flour and makes bread.  So too, the tasks of life: A … Continue reading →

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The Giving Relationship

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Emuna Daily

In a home, in a relationship, in any situation where people work together, each side has to give. What you give is not so important. How you give is. You have to want to give. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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A Good Wife

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Emuna Daily

A good wife is one who makes her husband want the right things. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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