Emuna Daily

The quickest way to accomplish many tasks is to do one at a time. 

Hashem created the world step by step, and so too we can achieve our goals, one step at a time.

The Sfas Emes teaches that the purpose of Tishrei is not just the inspiration of the moment, but carrying its light into every ordinary day.

Hoshanah Rabbah whispers:

The pen is still writing. Add your tefillah today for freedom, for healing, for a nation that never stops believing.

One who truly fears Hashem doesn’t only experience Succos during the holiday.

All year long, he carries the awareness that life is temporary.  He is but a guest in this world.

~ R’ Yonoson Eibshitz zt”l

Succos teaches that a fragile roof of schach offers greater protection than the strongest fortress when Hashem is with us.

When you sit in the sukkah, you are embraced by Hashem.

The Arizal explained that the sukkah’s two and a half walls mirror an arm wrapping around you.

From shoulder to elbow, from elbow to hand, and the hand itself.

The sukkah is Hashem’s loving hug.

During the Yamim Nora’im, the gates of blessing open through our awe. 

On Succos, they open through our joy.

~ The Beis Aharon

I believe the true atonement begins on the ninth day, even more than on the tenth.

For on the ninth day, Yidden make peace with one another.

~ The Sfas Emes HaKadmon

When one says Viduy, he should think:

There will come another time when I will say Viduy—after my passing, when I stand before the Heavenly Court. I will wear my tallis and kittel and confess, just as I do now. But then it will not help.

Only now, in this world, can my Viduy truly repair.

~ The Yismach Yisrael

If you want to know the value of your home, put it up for sale and see what people are willing to pay.

If you want to know the value of your Avodas Hashem, check how much effort the yetzer hara invests to stop you.

If you see significant opposition, this is a sign that your Avodas Hashem is very precious.

~ R’ Yitzchak Hutner zt”l