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Are you using all your strength

A small boy was struggling to move a heavy wooden cupboard, but it would not budge.  He pushed and shoved with every muscle in his body, but couldn’t manage to move it even an inch!  His father, passing by, stopped … Continue reading

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Things you Can do

Don’t let the things you can’t do get in the way of the things you can.

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Announcement: Some Changes to Emuna Daily

A friend of mine heard from R’ Moshe Weinberger of Aish Kodesh, that hearing stories of tzaddikim (righteous people) after Shabbos, is very beneficial for our neshamos (souls), as the stories themselves as well as the mentioning of a tzaddik provides … Continue reading

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Stars

“There are stars whose light only reaches the earth long after they have fallen apart. There are people whose remembrance gives light in this world, long after they have passed away. This light shines in our darkest nights on the … Continue reading

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Insincere Peace

An insincere peace is still better than a sincere quarrel! ~ The Chozeh of Lublin (Torah Tavlin)  

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Personal Prayers on Yom Kippur

The following was compiled by Rabbi Sinai Yakobian.  I highly recommend that you print this out and bring it to shul with you to glance at and have in mind while you daven on Yom Kippur.  By the way, for those … Continue reading

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A Good Quote

“A quotation at the right moment is like bread to the famished.”  ~ Talmud I just wanted to share that I noticed that one easy way to share your comments on certain quotes is by simply replying to this email. … Continue reading

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A Rational Approach to the Divine Origin of Judaism

Below is a fantastic video which I felt compelled to share.   If you have time now or over the long weekend, I highly recommend you watch this.    Is there a rational basis to believe that Judaism is true? … Continue reading

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What Counts

“In your community, your reputation matters.  In a strange place, your clothing counts.”  ~ Talmud I inadvertently left out the source of yesterday’s quote, which was from R’ Eliyahu Dessler’s Strive For Truth a/k/a Michtav Me-Eliyahu.

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Rain

Rain is termed gevuros as its decent reveals (Divine) might. Taanis 2A

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