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Act First + Special Prayer Today

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Sometimes a person must act first and then think.  It is easier to rectify one’s deeds, than to rectify one’s thoughts. ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l — This special prayer of the Shlah Hakadosh for good and upright children, should … Continue reading →

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Actions

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A person’s actions can influence his personality – Rambam

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Fear of Sin

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa says: Anyone whose fear of sin takes precedence over his wisdom, his wisdom will endure; but anyone whose wisdom takes precedence over his fear of sin, his wisdom will not endure.  ~ Pirkei Avos 3:11

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Candles or Wine?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Shabbos candles take precedence over Kiddush wine, for their light fosters peace and harmony in one’s home.  ~ Chofetz Chaim zt”l

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Nothing like the Present

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Based on the gemara in Chagigah 11b…A person whose only concern is what was and what will be, loses what is.  And since the present is all that is, it would have been better had he never come into this … Continue reading →

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Unhappy

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Don’t become sad just because you are unhappy. ~ R’ Nachman of Breslov zt”l

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One Favor

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A soul may descend to earth and live seventy or eighty years for the sole purpose of doing a favor for another.  A spiritual favor, or even a material favor. ~ The Baal Shem Tov zt”l

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Don’t Wait

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

If you wait until you find the meaning of life, will there be enough life left to live meaningfully? ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l

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Simply for being Jewish

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

During the war, our people were indiscriminately hated, simply for being Jewish.  After the war, we must respond by indiscriminately loving all Jews, simply for being Jewish. ~ The Bluzhover Rebbe, R’ Yisrael Spira, zt”l who lost his wife and … Continue reading →

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Identify That Prayer #12

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Blessed is He, our God, Who created us for His glory, separated us from those who stray, gave us the Torah of truth and implanted eternal life within us.  May He open our heart through His Torah and imbue our … Continue reading →

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