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The Heart

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Instead of instructing the stomach, it is preferable to instruct the heart. ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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GW’s Letter to the Jews – 1790

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

George Washington’s Letter to the Jewish Congregations of Newport, Rhode Island is small in size, but its impact on American life is immense.  The Letter reassures those who had fled religious tyranny that life in their new nation would be … Continue reading →

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George Washington’s Letter to the Jews

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

George Washington’s Letter to the Jewish Congregations of Newport, Rhode Island is small in size, but its impact on American life is immense.  The Letter reassures those who had fled religious tyranny that life in their new nation would be … Continue reading →

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Source of Blessings for the Upcoming Week

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Shabbos is the wellspring of all blessings – both material and spiritual – for the upcoming week.  We must therefore accord much more honor to Shabbos than to the weekdays.  Since the mitzvah of Shabbos is the source of blessing … Continue reading →

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Good Work!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

One way to get someone to begin to do good work is to compliment him for the good work he is doing. ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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Act First + Special Prayer Today

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Sometimes a person must act first and then think.  It is easier to rectify one’s deeds, than to rectify one’s thoughts. ~ The Lubavitcher Rebbe zt”l — This special prayer of the Shlah Hakadosh for good and upright children, should … Continue reading →

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Actions

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A person’s actions can influence his personality – Rambam

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Fear of Sin

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa says: Anyone whose fear of sin takes precedence over his wisdom, his wisdom will endure; but anyone whose wisdom takes precedence over his fear of sin, his wisdom will not endure.  ~ Pirkei Avos 3:11

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Candles or Wine?

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Shabbos candles take precedence over Kiddush wine, for their light fosters peace and harmony in one’s home.  ~ Chofetz Chaim zt”l

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Nothing like the Present

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Based on the gemara in Chagigah 11b…A person whose only concern is what was and what will be, loses what is.  And since the present is all that is, it would have been better had he never come into this … Continue reading →

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