Category Archives: Spirituality

True Peace of Mind

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Why was the Torah given in the wilderness at Mount Sinai and not in the calm and peacefulness of Israel?  This is to teach us that true peace of mind doesn’t come from physical comforts, but from an awareness of … Continue reading →

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A Chavrusa with Hashem

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Emuna Daily

No quote today.  Instead, I want to share something incredible that I heard many years ago which we probably have all experienced. You ever learn some Torah in one place and then within a short matter of time, you hear … Continue reading →

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Questioning Hashem

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Abraham, father of us all, questioned G-d’s justice. So did Moses. So did Akiva. So did many enlightened souls. You are not the first. Of all those who questioned, there were two approaches: Those who meant it, and those who did not. Those who … Continue reading →

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Value of a Mitzvah

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The value of a mitzvah is so great that nothing in this world is sufficient to reward its performance.  In the words of the Vilna Gaon, “There is nothing [in this physical world] with which to pay for a mitzvah.”  … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Emuna Daily

We all look at the same world; but what we see depends on who we are. ~ R’ Yitzchak Isaac of Homil zt”l as quoted in Chicken Soup to Warm the Neshama

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Understanding Hashem

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When we discuss the essence of G-d, we are faced with a major problem.  We are forced to use our limited mental capacity to try to comprehend a boundless, omnipotent force.  This is not fully possible.  It is like expecting … Continue reading →

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The Shabbos Project

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Emuna Daily

For those of you who have not heard, there has been a lot of buzz over “the shabbos project” which is taking place in just 2 weeks from now, all over the world, on October 24 and 25, 2014.   I … Continue reading →

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You Can Help

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The very fact you know about someone who is in trouble means that in some way you are able to help. Otherwise, why would this knowledge have entered your world? ~ Tzvi Freeman

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Just Look Around

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Emuna Daily

One who does not see G-d everywhere does not see him anywhere. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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Salary Review

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Emuna Daily

For every Jew, there is one annual “salary review.” That is Rosh Hashanah, when one’s wealth for the coming year is determined. Income is not the only item under review, however; expenses for the year are also determined at that … Continue reading →

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