Category Archives: Stories of Tzaddikim

Down to the Penny

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Continuing where we left off that with regard to one’s wealth, income is not the only item determined on Rosh Hashana, but rather the person’s expenses are also determined at that time…. A story is told in the Talmud (Bava … Continue reading →

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Duck

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Some people came to inform Rabbi Chayim Halberstam of Tzanz that the wife of a recipient of charity was seen buying expensive duck meat. “I am much obliged for you having told me,” said Rav Chayim.  “I had thought that … Continue reading →

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Curse

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Emuna Daily

I was asked if it was possible to utter a curse that would eliminate Nasser (Egyptian President in 1967) from the world scene.  But I don’t know how to curse.  However, I can bless Nasser that he should live to … Continue reading →

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As Long as the Candle is Burning

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Late one night, R’ Yisroel Salanter zt”l chanced to enter a shoemaker’s home.  The shoemaker was sitting and doing his work by the flickering light of a candle that was about to go out. “Why are you still working?” asked R’ … Continue reading →

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Awesome Story about the Satmar Rav

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Emuna Daily

A man from out-of-town came to Rabbi Yoel Teitlebaum, the Satmar Rav, and asked him for financial assistance.  The man claimed he wa ill, his wife was ill, and his children were ill.  The Satmar Rav gave him a very … Continue reading →

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Marrying off a Child

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Whenever the rabbi of Zidichov married off a child or grandchild, he also helped an orphan get married.  He would spend as much money on the orphan as he would on his own child or grandchild.  ~ Sifsai Tzadikim Hachodesh … Continue reading →

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Early to Rise

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When R’ Naftali of Ropshitz was a child and attempted to rise early in the morning to serve God, his evil inclination would tell him “Why do you need to get up so early? It’s still dark outside.” The young … Continue reading →

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Stop Honking

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Emuna Daily

R’ Yaakov Kamenetsky zt”l  once told a driver who was honking at a group of children, “You must treat the children with derech eretz because they will be the ones to greet Mashiach.”  ~ 5 Great Lives We are those … Continue reading →

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The Bal Shem Tov’s Ahavat Yisrael

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The Bal Shem Tov’s Ahavat Yisrael (love of fellow Jew) was beyond imagination. The Maggid of Mezritch said: “If only we could kiss a Sefer-Torah with the same love that my Master kissed the children when he took them to Cheder … Continue reading →

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Suffering

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Emuna Daily

An acquaintance of Rabbi Aryeh Levine zt”l once met him on the way to a funeral. “Who was deceased?” asked the acquaintance. “I don’t know,” replied Rabbi Levine.  Noticing the puzzling look on the other person’s face, he explained, “On … Continue reading →

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