Category Archives: Spirituality

Obstinacy

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Obstinacy is one of the main requirements if you are to serve God.  Understand this well.  Every person who wishes to enter the service of God, even the most insignificant of men, will inevitably have to endure innumerable ups and … Continue reading →

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Follow this Rule

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Follow this rule: The one who does not see the Omnipresent in every place, will not see Him in any place. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe – The answer to yesterday’s question is: Al Tira, which is found after Aleinu

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Sparks

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Every created entity has a spark of Godliness within it, a pinpoint of divinity that constitutes its soul. When we utilize something to serve the Creator, we penetrate its shell of mundanity, revealing and realizing its divine essence. Thus we … Continue reading →

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Creating Angels

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

“Whenever a Jew does a mitzva, he creates a ‘good’ angel; whenever he transgresses, a ‘bad’ angel is formed. Commented Reb Zushe of Anipoli: “Never have I seen a complete, unblemished angel that was created by the sin of a … Continue reading →

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Yachad

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

It states in the holy Zohar that “The Holy One, Blessed Be He, the Torah and Israel are one.” The same way one cannot pick apart G-d or his Torah by saying, “This particular verse of the Torah doesn’t appeal … Continue reading →

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A Setback

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

As we go higher up the ladder of personal growth, our setbacks of today are actually higher that our success of yesterday. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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Our Greatest Blessing

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Our greatest blessings were uttered not by Moses, not by David, not even by G‑d Himself. They were uttered by a wicked sorcerer, hired to curse. The most brilliant diamonds hide in the deepest bowels of the earth; the most … Continue reading →

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What Should be Done

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I can answer the question, what should not be done. But what should be done – this, each person must ask himself.  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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What are you using it for?

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Emuna Daily

A person who uses his mental ability solely for worldly pursuits instead of for understanding the true Heavenly light is like a villager who finds a magnificent sculpture and uses it as a scarecrow.  ~The Alter of Novhardok

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What are you talking about?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Emuna Daily

We must speak of Hashem’s love more than anything else. When people get together and talk about where they’ve traveled, or what kind of car or furniture they’ve bought, they’re wasting their emotions. These feelings of enthusiasm are given only … Continue reading →

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