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Even if it is Not Derogatory

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

  Any statement, even if not derogatory, that might ultimately cause financial loss, physical pain, mental anguish or any damage, is loshon hora. ~ Guard Your Tongue By the way, be extra careful not to speak any loshon hara while … Continue reading →

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25th

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Chanukah means that the Chashmonaim rested from their war on the 25th day of the month of Kislev.  This is alluded to in the Torah: The 25th rest place where the Jews camped in the desert after the Exodus was … Continue reading →

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My Flickering Spirit

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The miracle, of course, was not that the oil for the sacred light – in a little cruse – lasted as long as they say; but that the courage of the Maccabees lasted to this day: let that nourish my … Continue reading →

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Then and Now

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Never believe that a handful of dedicated people can’t change the world. Inspired by faith, they can. The Maccabees did then. So can we today. ~ R’ Lord Jonathan Sacks This quote is from a great article written by R’ … Continue reading →

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With Just a Small Candle

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Emuna Daily

With the small candle of Chanukah, we can illuminate and see all of the miracles and wonders in  our lives – not just those that occurred historically –  now, literally.  And offer thanks. ~ R’ Menachem Azolai as translated by … Continue reading →

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True Light

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Emuna Daily

People become so used to the dark that they think it is actually light.  But on Chanukah we can see what true “light” really is.  ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l

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R’ Nachman’s Old Tallis

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Nachman once gave his old tallis to one of his close students.  “Show this tallis a lot of respect,” he said.  “For as many threads as there are in this cloth, that is how many tears I shed in … Continue reading →

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Routine

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Nothing is as dangerous for man as routine. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe zt”l

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“Only Joking” – No Excuse

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to speak loshon hora even in jest.  The Torah prohibits derogatory statements, even if they are said without hatred and without the intention of degrading the person being spoken about.  ~ Guard Your Tongue

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Starting Shabbos Early

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If a person adds from the weekday to the holy day, Hashem will repay him in kind by adding years to his life.  In addition, He will grant him wealth and honor. ~ Chavos Ya’ir as quoted by R’ Dovid … Continue reading →

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