Category Archives: Spirituality

Perfect Tranquility

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Emuna Daily

A person who fears Heaven stands before the Creator of the Universe, knowing that his task is to do His will.  Nothing else is important, and therefore nothing else bothers him.  In fear of Heaven there is perfect tranquility. ~ … Continue reading →

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Only Human

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Emuna Daily

People use the excuse, when they do something wrong, that they are only human and humans are not angels.  Indeed they are not – they are much greater! ~ The Alter of Slabodka

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The Beis Medresh and the Home

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The Beis Medresh is where ideas are transmitted.  The home is where emuna is transmitted. Tonight is a night of transmitting emuna. ~ R’ Eli Sadan as quoted by R’ Shalom Rosner

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Yerei Shamayim

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Emuna Daily

R’ Chaim of Volozhin asks why a person who is careful not to sin is call a “Yerei Shamayim” – someone who fears Heaven? Such a person fears the awesome damage that sins cause to the spiritual worlds “above” ours.  … Continue reading →

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Measure for Measure

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The more you show compassion for others, the more Hashem will have compassion on you. ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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Is it wrong to seek Hashem’s reward?

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Emuna Daily

People are misled by the Mishnah that says, “Don’t be like servants who serve their master for the sake of receiving a reward” (Pirkei Avos). That really means the reward should not be the only motivation.  Certainly a person should … Continue reading →

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Reach for the Stars

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When you reach for the stars, you might not catch any, but at least you won’t get your hands stuck in the mud. ~ R’ Zelig Pliskin

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The Neshama Yeseirah

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Emuna Daily

With the arrival of Shabbos, we all receive a neshama yeseirah (additional soul), but in some people it is more vibrant than in others.  It all depends on the preparation a person has made; the more enthusiastic his kavanah (intention), … Continue reading →

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Every Small Deed Counts

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Every little thing a person does counts. A small deed can even decide his eternal fate, as the following parable demonstrates. A man once set out on a trip to a distant city. But the money he had was enough … Continue reading →

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“Who Sanctifies us with His Mitzvos”

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The Alshich, cited by the Eitz Yosef, explains “There is a qualitative difference between the mitzvos of the Holy One and the laws of states and governments.  The latter serves only to create and maintain social order.  The mitzvos, however, … Continue reading →

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