Category Archives: Spirituality

And Torah is Light…

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Emuna Daily

R’ Moshe Chaim Luzatto in Derech Eitz Chaim explains that Torah is literally “light,” not merely a study of wisdom or science.  When one studies Torah, it actually illuminates his mind, body, and life.  The Torah is Hashem’s wisdom, which … Continue reading →

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Upright

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The Lord created man upright, walking on two, and not on four like a beast, for while the beast sees only the ground, man also sees Heaven.  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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Rejoicing in a Mitzvah

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One should always perform mitzvos joyously, for there is no happiness greater than that of fulfilling God’s commandments.  It is said that God holds such joy in higher regard than the mitzvah itself.  One who performs a mitzvah without joy … Continue reading →

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He Shall Not be Foreign

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Emuna Daily

“You shall have no foreign god” (Psalm 81:10) The intent of Scripture is not that you shall not have an alien god, rather, that the God in Whom you believe shall not be foreign and alien in you, in your … Continue reading →

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Read Before Advancing to the Next Level!

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I posted this 3 years ago, but it is worth posting again especially right after Yom Kippur: When a person wishes to enter into the service of God…he must at all times advance and rise from level to level.  Now, … Continue reading →

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An Atonement for All Your Meals

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Emuna Daily

According to the great tzaddikim, eating on erev Yom Kippur atones for all the meals you ate without the proper intention all year.  Since the purpose of eating on erev Yom Kippur is to give you strength to fast on … Continue reading →

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The Month of Tishrei

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Emuna Daily

By Hashem choosing the month of Tisrhei to judge the world, it demonstrates His great compassion.  He judges the entire world at a time when He is favorably disposed and full of mercy.  For in Tishrei, Klal Yisrael is busy … 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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In Everything

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Hashem is present in every action and in every thought. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l – The prayer I quoted in yesterday’s post was “Ribono Shel Olam” which is found at the very beginning of Kriat Shema Al Hamita, … Continue reading →

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Even When You See it with Your Own Eyes

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Even if you personally see someone wise sinning, say that perhaps he did it for the right reasons.  And if it is a sin for which it is impossible to attribute to the right reasons, our Sages say, “When a … Continue reading →

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