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Why the Desert?

One of the reasons G-d gave us the Torah in the desert is to emphasize that the Torah is not linked exclusively with any particular country, not even the Holy Land. Wherever a Jew lives, he has to make a … Continue reading

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Your Responses to the Question of the Week #7

At the beginning of the week, we asked the following: If you could go back and be a fly on the wall and witness any event in history, when and where would it be?  The complete responses can be found … Continue reading

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The Teshuva Process has 3 Stages

When one begins on his path of teshuvah, Hashem sends a light of holiness that inspires him, and makes his return easy and enjoyable. Then, Hashem takes away the light and the tests begin. Now he must stand strong by … Continue reading

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Don’t Limit Yourself

Don’t think about how Hashem will give you parnassah, because that chas veshalom limits the parnassah.  ~ R’ Mendez of Vitepske zt”l

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Hashem Believes in You

Hashem woke you up this morning because he had emuna in you that you would succeed today. We say in Modeh Ani, “rabbah emunasecha.”  Your emuna in me is so great Hashem, that you gave me life so I can … Continue reading

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Question of the Week #7

If you could go back and be a fly on the wall and witness any event in history, when and where would it be?  Please share your answers by using the form below (on the website) or just clicking here: … Continue reading

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Why So Machmir?

Upon being asked why he was so stringent in Halachah, the Brisker Rav answered with a question of his own: “Would you be willing to sleep on the roof of a hundred-story building, if there was no gate around its parameters? … Continue reading

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Torah-Related WhatsApp Groups

Last week, we asked, “What are your favorite Torah-related WhatsApp Groups?”  Here is a link to the complete list, which I hope those of you who use WhatsApp will make good use of https://emunadaily.com/whatsapp-torah-groups/ And here are some of my favorites: … Continue reading

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The Right Attitude Towards Competitors 

Reb Zalman Brizel zt’l had a bakery in Meah Shearim where one of his employees learnedthe tricks of the trade and opened his own bakery nearby. Not only was Reb Zalman not angry, he even offered him advice on how to improve his business.   Upon being asked why he did … Continue reading

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What are you Preparing for?

Some people spend a lifetime making preparations for this world and forget that their whole purpose of being in this world is to prepare for the next world. 

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