Category Archives: Teshuva

Don’t Wait – Ask Everyone Today for Forgiveness!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Emuna Daily

If you find it difficult to ask for forgiveness immediately, you should do so before Yom Kippur.  But care must be taken not to forget to ask.  ~ Orach Chayim 606:1; Mishna Brurah 606:3 For that reason, consider joining “The … Continue reading →

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Salary Review

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Emuna Daily

For every Jew, there is one annual “salary review.” That is Rosh Hashanah, when one’s wealth for the coming year is determined. Income is not the only item under review, however; expenses for the year are also determined at that … Continue reading →

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The Power of Teshuva

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Emuna Daily

When a person returns to Hashem through teshuvah, Hashem responds by drawing him close as if he had never sinned. To the words “Hashem, Hashem,” which are the first of the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy, our Sages expound, “I am … Continue reading →

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Return

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Emuna Daily

To return takes but a moment. One moment a being is at an ultimate distance from his G-d and from his true self, the next he is in complete union. The power to return is beyond time. ~ R’ Tzvi Freeman

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Losses

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The advantage of teshuvah over all other ventures is that even losses are converted into profits. ~ R’ Yosef Yozel Hurwitz zt”l  as quoted in Sparks of Mussar

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Our Task

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Emuna Daily

All the worlds were created only for the sake of man, and his entire value and importance lies precisely in his having the evil inclination.  His task is to strengthen himself to fight it.  The more forcefully an evil inclination … Continue reading →

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A Fresh Perspective

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“To overcome one’s negative habits, view each day as if it is the first day of your life.  Have a fresh perspective of things each and every day.” ~ R’ Yerucham Levovitz zt”l from Torah Tavlin

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The Yetzer Hara’s True Aim

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Emuna Daily

More than the yetzer hara wants you to sin, he wants you to be sad that you sinned.  This will prevent you from doing more mitzvos; his true aim. ~ Tanya

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The Benefits of the Evil Inclination – Very Deep

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Emuna Daily

“Having the evil inclination is actually something of great benefit to us.  It is with this that we can truly serve God.  When we are subjected to the fierce heat of the evil inclination, we have the capacity to steel … Continue reading →

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The Shame of Recognition

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Emuna Daily

R’ Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin explains that the purgatory one experiences for his sins in the afterworld is the scalding embarrassment of having to face the truth of his mistakes in life.  Much like being forced to watch a film … Continue reading →

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