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I Do Not Know

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Many times Rashi writes in his interpretation: “I do not know what this teaches us.”  Would it not have been preferable for him to have written nothing?  We learn from this, if you do not know the meaning of something … Continue reading →

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The Welfare of Others

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Emuna Daily

When you envy the good fortune of others, you destroy your own happiness and well-being.  On the other hand, when you sincerely wish for the welfare of others, you give them heartfelt blessings.  In the process of making others feel … Continue reading →

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Words go Much Deeper

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Speaking hurtfully to someone is worse than hitting him.  When you hit someone, you affect his body.  Words go much deeper.  Moreover, bruises eventually heal.  But the negative effects of words may never be healed.  ~ The Vilna Gaon

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Increase the Power

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Emuna Daily

One who does a Mitzvah  and serves Hashem with Simchah actually causes their Yetzer Tov to increase in power. ~ Seifer Eglei Tal According to Kabbalah, when a boy turns 13, he receives a new Neshama, which is actually the Yetzer Tov.  This … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Emuna Daily

The best way to gain a proper perspective about life is to visit a cemetery.  ~ Chayai Hamussar

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Better to be Prepared

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Emuna Daily

In order to have peace of mind prepare yourself in advance to accept with serenity whatever occurs.  People who expect everything in life to go the way they wish are caught off balance by difficult life situations.  Have an awareness … Continue reading →

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Going Up on the Descending Escalator

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Emuna Daily

A person constantly goes from one level of the next.  If he does not keep going up, he will start going down.  It is impossible for a person to remain on one level. ~ The Vilna Gaon

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Ru’ach Hakodesh

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Emuna Daily

One who guards his tongue merits ru’ach hakodesh (Divine inspiration). ~ Zohar, Chukas

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Holding a Pen

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Emuna Daily

There was once a famous strong man named Breitbart who became so weak due to illness that he was unable to hold a pen in his hand. At the time, an article was published which stated “the same hands that … Continue reading →

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Loss of Days

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Emuna Daily

Man worries about the loss of his money but does not concern himself with the loss of his days; his material possessions do not help him while his days will not return to him ~ Mesilas Yesharim

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