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Honor

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Emuna Daily

“If one pursues honor, it will elude him, but if one flees from honor, it will pursue him.” (Talmud Eruvin 13b). A man once approached his rabbi to ask how it was that he kept fleeing from honor and it … Continue reading →

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A Hidden Light

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

For every single moment that a person guards his mouth [from speaking forbidden words], he merits to enjoy a hidden light that no angel could possibly fathom. ~ Iggeres Ha Gra, citing a Midrash

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Identify that Prayer #15

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

And may it be Your will, Hashem, our God, and the God of our forefathers, that you accustom us to [study] Your Torah and attach us to Your commandments.  Do not bring us into the power of error, nor into … Continue reading →

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Wherever You Are

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Once it has become clear to one that wherever he may be, he is standing before the presence of the Holy One, there will come to him of itself, the awe and fear of going astray in his actions so … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

If the yetzer hara succeeds in making you speak lashon hara today, then endeavor to overcome it tomorrow.  If, chas v’shalom, it succeeds again tomorrow, then stregthen yourself to overcome it the next day. ~ The Chofetz Chaim zt”l

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Territory

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

R’ Nosson Zvi Finkel’s appearance in the yeshiva to give a shmuse touched off a mad rush as the talmidim scrambled for the best seats.  R’ Nosson Zvi was displeased, and he began his shmuse rebuking them.  “In running,” he … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Shabbos

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When wearing tefillin, one may not divert his thoughts; and when the Kohen Gadol is wearing the tzitz (head-plate), which is less holy than tefillin, he may not divert his attention.  Therefore, surely on Shabbos, which is holier than tefillin-as … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Others?

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Acting to please others can never be successful.  A person who wishes to impress others will have to constantly change, for every person will demand something different.  We must act according to Torah values, without being influenced by others’ views. … Continue reading →

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Bullet

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Every bullet has its address.  If a person’s address is on it, it will find him, no matter where he is. And it it doesn’t have the person’s address, then it will not hit him, no matter where he is. … Continue reading →

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When You Love Someone

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When you love someone very much, you can really see their soul. How do you know if someone loves you?  In their presence, you become just a little bit more than you were before. If I love someone because of … Continue reading →

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