Take it Easy

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Let us not be too hasty to condemn our past selves, just as we must not be too hasty to condemn others.  We may be ignorant of the circumstances behind their acts and we may have forgotten the circumstances behind ours. ~ R’ Shraga Silverstein zt”l

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How Will You React?

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Emuna Daily

It is true that we can fall to sin – and it can happen more than once.  But the choice is always ours as to how to react.  Either we will become depressed, which can lead us to even worse sins.  Or, we can learn from our mistakes, in order to improve our behavior in the future.

Time can make us wise from experience, so that we can help others and ourselves.  This is the natural process of the creation. “And it was evening and it was morning.”  Darkness always precedes light, just as sin and failure always precede the ability to improve. ~ R’ Yaakov Meir Schechter  Shlita

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Who Would Have Believed…?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A common form of avak loshon hora (dust of loshon hora) is where one sincerely praises another person, but in doing so, alludes to a shortcoming of that individual.

For instance, “Who would have believed that he would have come this far?” clearly suggests something negative about the person, and is therefore forbidden.  ~ Chofetz Chaim

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A Story of Courage

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Emuna Daily

In 1918, Bolshevic soldiers burst into the Novardok yeshiva.  The commanding officer marched straight to the head of the yeshiva, pulled his gun, and demanded that the yeshiva be closed immediately.  The young man rose from his seat, unbuttoned his shirt, and said “Shoot!”  The younger students lined up behind him, unbuttoned their shirts, and waited.  The soldiers turned and left. ~ Alan Morinis

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Peace

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Wherever peace is found, fear of God is found; wherever peace is lacking, fear of God is lacking. ~ Chofetz Chaim

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One Today

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A man must relinquish all of his tomorrows for one today, lest he come to relinquish all of his todays for one tomorrow. ~ The Alter of Novordok

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Courage

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Emuna Daily

At time of distress, strengthen your heart, even if you stand at death’s door.  The lamp has light before it is extinguished.  Wounded lions still know how to roar. ~ Shmuel HaNaggid (933-1056 c.e.)

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Who is Happy?

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.

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Shine a Little Light – song

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Very inspirational song and the story behind it:

Shine a Little Light – Official Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGWoChObb40

The story behind the song –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpLawri0pOY

R’ Yitzi Hurwitz’s blog – http://yitzihurwitz.blogspot.com/

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Corrected Link – Just a Few Minutes a Day

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A few days ago, the newest cycle of the Mishna Yomis began with Maseches Brachos.  By learning just two mishnayos each day, a person completes roughly one seder of Shas every year, and all of Shas in about 6 years, a phenomenal accomplishment. Whether you already have a seder of learning or not, everyone reading this is capable of dedicating a few minutes to this endeavor.

There are a number of apps and other resources available to aide your learning.  Go to www.mishnayomi.com and download the free app on both IPhone and Android.  The app allows you to listen to a shiur which is very clear and concise and even the most difficult and technical subjects are explained in a way that all can understand.  It also includes a reminder function so you can set a reminder to listen to your daily mishnayos and tracking functionality so that you can tick off when you have completed a particular day.

Another great free app that includes the entire Mishna with Kehati can be found in the links below.

Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nocker.kehati&hl=en

IPhone – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kehati/id1059791961?mt=8

Wouldn’t it be nice to one day be able to say that you completed all of Shas?  Now is the time to start.

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