Category Archives: Spirituality

Sin

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Sin is sweet in the beginning, but bitter in the end.” ~ Talmud (not sure where specifically)

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Massive Jigsaw Puzzle

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“We are all complimentary of each other, none of us complete, each one contributing what the other lacks, each one adding his touch of perfection to his fellow. Like a massive jigsaw puzzle, we fit together to make a single perfect whole. None of … Continue reading →

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Money is Fire

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“Money is fire.  It can destroy and annihilate, or illuminate and warm, depending on how it is used.” ~ R’ Elimelech of Lizensk zt”l

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While You Work

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“One must speak and learn Chassidus even while busy working in mundane affairs,” Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch demanded of his Chassidim. “How is it possible to think about concepts of Chassidus while we are busy from head to toe in … Continue reading →

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How does one reach perfection?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Emuna Daily

We’re put in this world to be formed into something beautiful.  And so a pummel here…and a knock here…and punch here.  We think it’s all a waste.  We would like to get along without it, but that’s making us, it’s … Continue reading →

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Connection

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Emuna Daily

We are here on a holy mission. “You shall be to Me a kingdom of ministers and a holy nation.” We received mitzvos so that we can connect to Hashem. It is all about connection. When there is no immediate mitzvah available – we … Continue reading →

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From Scratch

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“To make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.”

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Connected Above

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Emuna Daily

When one is connected above, one does not fall down below. ~ R’ Meir of Premishlan zt”l  

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The Boruch Taam

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Emuna Daily

In the sefer Ohel Boruch, it is related that the saintly Boruch Taam zt”l zy”a (Boruch Frankel Thumim (1760–1828)) was sitting by a bris and was seen to smile for no apparent reason.  Someone came over to him and asked him … Continue reading →

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True Light

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Emuna Daily

“People become so used to the dark that they think it is actually light.  But on Chanukah we can see what true ‘Light’ really is.” ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe

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