Category Archives: Spirituality

The Only True Happiness

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“There is no happiness in the world in material thing; there is only happiness in spiritual concerns.  The one who enjoys a rich spiritual life is happy.  There is no other kind of happiness in existence.  ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to actually hear an answer!” ~ R’ Adin Kronenglass zt”l

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A World Becoming

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Emuna Daily

The times in which our generation lives are not ordinary times.  We dwell on the interface between two worlds: A world as it is and a world as it is meant to be. Everything is in place, all the infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Charity

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch used to say: When you make a decision to give charity and to help another person generously–even if your decision does not reflect your available means–new channels are created on High to produce all that … Continue reading →

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Wisdom but No Fear

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“One who possesses Torah wisdom but lacks fear of Heaven is compared to a treasurer who has the key to the inner door but lacks the keys to the front door.”  Shabbat 31a cited by Midrash David

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Out of This World Story

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Emuna Daily

I don’t usually post on Saturday night, but I think it’s important to share this incredibly inspiring story.  This past week, I had the pleasure of meeting a very special person, Alon Anava.   Alon has an incredible story.   … Continue reading →

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Whatever Is Sent Your Way

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“As soon as you start measuring good deeds, to determine which is greater, which takes priority over the other — you have already entered precarious ground.  Your job is to do whatever is sent your way.” ~ Bringing Heaven Down to … Continue reading →

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The Ladder

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“It doesn’t matter where you are on the ladder.  It matters if you’re on the way up or on the way down.” ~ R’ Edward Davis

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Not Death, Only a Passing

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“To one whose self is his body, death of the body is death of the self.  But for one whose self is his love, awe and faith, there is no death, only a passing.  From a state of confinement in … Continue reading →

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Speak Gently

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Accustom yourself to speak gently to all people at all times.  This will protect you from anger – a most serious character flaw which causes one to sin.  Our Rabbis taught ‘Whoever flares up in anger is subject to the … Continue reading →

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