Category Archives: Stories of Tzaddikim

The Day(s) After Purim

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Meir Shalom of Porisov would make it a point to distribute money to the poor on the day after Purim.  He would say “Since there is a special obligation to give gifts to the poor on Purim, people neglect … Continue reading →

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The Steipler zt”l

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Steipler once made a surprise appearance at a bar mitzvah seudah to which he had not been invited.  He wished the father “Mazel tov,” then sat down next to the bar mitzvah boy, spoke with him for a very … Continue reading →

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Blink

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is known that Rav Elyashiv answered she’eilah after she’eilah, one by one, without even looking anything up in a sefer.  Everything was literally at his fingertips. Rav Bentzion Kook once asked the Rav, “How is it possible to remember … Continue reading →

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I Just Won’t Look

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A young student asked permission to go to a wedding.  R’ Eliyahyu Lopian zt”l asked him if there might be women there dressed immodestly.  The student replied that he had prepaped a strategy: he wouldn’t look.  Rabbi Lopian turned to … Continue reading →

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R’ Yaakov Kamenetsy zt”l

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Once, R’ Yaakov was to meet someone at Manhattan’s Penn Station at 7:00 A.M. for a trip out of town.  R’ Yaakov arrived at the station looking exhausted, having spent a sleepless night.  He explained to his companion that when … Continue reading →

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Interrupt with Zmiros

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Chofetz Chayim’s son wrote that whenever the Chofetz Chayim saw that someone was beginning to speak loshon hora at the Shabbos table, he would announce that it was time to sing zmiros (Shabbos songs) so as to interrupt them. … Continue reading →

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Before Entering the House

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Rav Shlomo Zalman Aurbach was once walking home with a talmid who noticed him straightening his frock (coat) and adjusting his hat before entering his house.  The talmid couldn’t help asking, “Is the Rebbe expecting a special visitor?”  Rav Shlomo … Continue reading →

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Classic Story that could Change Your Life

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Emuna Daily

  Shortly before the Gaon of Vilna’s passing, he gathered his tzitzis in his hands and began to cry. “Why are you crying?” his students asked. “Here on earth,” he responded, “we have unlimited opportunity for growth. For the minimal … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Yitzchok of Alexander zt”l

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A store owner who did not observe Shabbos came to Rabbi Yitzchok of Alexander with a complaint that his business was unsuccessful.  Rav Yitzchok advised him, “Take me as a partner, and you will be successful.” Of course, the man … Continue reading →

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His Special Jacket

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Emuna Daily

R’ Simcha Zissel Ziv of Kelm developed a strategy to never lose his temper.  He had a special jacket that he had set aside to wear when he was angry.  He said, “When I feel anger coming on, I know … Continue reading →

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