Category Archives: Stories of Tzaddikim

Little Shoes

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When I see a pile of little shoes in a store window, I am moved to tears of happiness picturing the feelings of intense joy a mother will have buying that first pair of shoes for her beloved child. ~ … Continue reading →

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Shalom Bayis comes First

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Emuna Daily

One summer night in a Tel Aviv hotel before the evening prayer, Rabbi Noson Tzvi Finkel gave a long lecture on ethics to a number of his former students.  Before he finished, his wife interrupted him with a whisper, “They … Continue reading →

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Where One Could Aways Go

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A young hippie in San Francisco was once experimenting with acid.  During that vulnerable time, a tough looking motorcyclist with a swastika tattooed on his arm entered the room.  In his state of mind, he was sure that this biker … Continue reading →

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The Chofetz Chaim’s Mother

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Chofetz Chaim had a daughter by the name of Rebbetzin Feiga Zacks. Rebbetzin Zacks lived a very long life. I remember seeing her in Yerushalayim when I was a bachur. She lived in Yerushalyim and she would tell over … Continue reading →

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The Chofetz Chaim’s Home

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Someone once came to the Chofetz Chaim’s house to speak with him. She noticed that his house was extremely simple.  There was just a table, a few chairs and a small portable kitchen.  She asked the Chofetz Chaim, “Where is … Continue reading →

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Salty Tea

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Emuna Daily

After Shabbos, Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin used to lecture on the weekly portion.  A certain person used to bring him tea to drink during the lectures. Once, the person made a mistake and instead of adding sugar, he put in … Continue reading →

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R’ Refael of Bershid zt”l on Tisha B’Av

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Refael of Bershid was once visiting a certain town.  On Tisha B’av, he was informed of a bitter feud between two groups, and was asked to serve as mediator. “We assume, however, that you will not want to hear … Continue reading →

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R’ Aharon Kotler zt”l

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A newly enrolled student at Lakewood’s Beis Medresh Gevoah was overwhelmed by the Rosh Yeshiva Reb Aharon Kotler’s rapid-fire delivery of highly complex material in his weekly lecture. When he complained to his previous Rosh Yeshiva who had suggested that … Continue reading →

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Rav Elyashiv reciting Tachanun

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Emuna Daily

I remember that if there was a Monday or Thursday without Rav Elyashiv being honored as sandak (at a bris), which was very rare, we would say the longer form of Tachanun beginning with V’Hu Rachum.  This tefillah must be … Continue reading →

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Reb Moshe’s Shas

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Shortly after World War II, the first deluxe Shas published in America appeared on the market.  R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l purchased one as soon as it became available.  He would learn from one of these volumes at his desk in … Continue reading →

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