Category Archives: Stories of Tzaddikim

Malka’s Soup

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Emuna Daily

As his last few days in this mortal world approached, the Rebbe Reb Elimelech of Lizensk lay in his bed unable to eat. His son the Rebbe Reb Lazer begged his holy father to try to eat something, anything. “Isn’t … Continue reading →

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A True Story from Rabbi Wagner

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Last shabbos I was privileged to spend some time with Rabbi Shmuel Wagner shlita, from Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim, who related the following amazing story, which just happened a few months ago. There is a young family living in Har Nof, … Continue reading →

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R’ Shimon Shkop and an Old Interesting Canadian Law

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Rav Shimon Shkop had traveled to Montreal to raise money for the yeshiva. He stayed at the home of a certain wealthy man, who was known for his generous contributions to worthwhile causes. When he arrived on this particular occasion he … Continue reading →

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Only Reb Shlomo!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Thirty-four years ago, when I was a first grade student at Prospect Park Day School, Shlomo Carlebach was invited to perform for the student body at a special assembly. We were thrilled and thought of nothing but the upcoming performance. … Continue reading →

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R’ Yaakov Kamenetsky at Age 6

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Emuna Daily

At age six, Yaakov was sitting in shul one day when some men who were studying needed to know a certain verse in the Song of Devorah (Shoftim ch. 5) but they could not find a Sefer Shoftim or a … Continue reading →

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Cute Story about R’ Shmuel of Lubavitch

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Emuna Daily

With great remorse, a man entered the private room of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch to ask for a formula for repentance. Since the man was ashamed to admit that he was the sinner, he explained that a friend had committed the sins … Continue reading →

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One Day at a Time

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Just as Hashem provided the Jews in the desert with their daily allotment and not more, the Baal Shem Tov would not go to sleep until he had either spent all his money that day or had given it to … Continue reading →

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Lesson from an Apple

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Elimelech, the Rabbi of Lizhensk, was widely recognized as a righteous, holy Jew and an accomplished scholar. Once a young Torah scholar visited Rabbi Elimelech. “Rabbi Elimelech,” began the visitor, “we are both scholars, well-versed in Jewish law. Yet you have far … Continue reading →

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The Steipler Gaon’s Exceptional Honor of Sefarim

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Emuna Daily

All his life, the Steipler Gaon showed exceptional honor for sefarim. Once, someone watched as the Steipler withdrew the wrong sefer from a bookshelf. He would not return the sefer to the shelf without first opening it and studying from … Continue reading →

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