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Corrected Link – Just a Few Minutes a Day

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A few days ago, the newest cycle of the Mishna Yomis began with Maseches Brachos. By learning just two mishnayos each day, a person completes roughly one seder of Shas every year, and all of Shas in about 6 years, a phenomenal accomplishment. Whether you already have a seder of learning or not, everyone reading … Continue reading →

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Needs the Prayers of Others

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Zohar states that “the prayer of one who speaks loshon hara will not come before the Holy One, Blessed be He, for a ruach tamei (impure spirit) hovers over it.” The Chofetz Chaim explains that the metzora (one who … 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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What makes the Yeitzer Hara Happy

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Yeitzer Hara itself is happy when people do not fall prey to its enticements. ~ The Kotkzer Rebbe zt”l

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Reflections

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The faults we see in others are the reflected ones from ourselves. ~ R’ Lazer Brody The answer to yesterday’s “Identify that Prayer” is Hodu at the beginning of Pesukei D’Zimrah

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Identify that Prayer #9

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Give thanks to Hashem, declare His Name, make His acts known among the peoples. Sing to Him, make music to Him, speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy Name, be glad of heart, you who seek Hashem. Search … Continue reading →

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Step up

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

In times such as ours, when capable people are scarce, anyone who shows willingness to tackle a vital problem has divine assistance heaped upon him. ~ R’ Eliyahu Dessler zt’l

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Personal Dignity

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Modesty is not about being covered up, but about awareness of a private life and of personal dignity. Today this concept of private dignity does not exist. As a result, everything is flaunted, everything is public. ~ R’ Yaakov Weinberg … Continue reading →

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