Where to Begin…

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Don’t busy yourself with making plans to learn, just sit and learn. ~ R’ Yaakov Meir Shechter

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13th Century Diet?

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Eat only enough to satisfy your hunger and you will protect yourself from trouble and preserve your health. Do not keep eating as long as the food still appeals to you, because the palate always wants more until the stomach is loaded. Eating like this will lead to all sorts of damage and disease. ~ Rabbeinu Yonah of Gerondi

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The Greatest Gift

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Our holy master Rebbe Nachman says: The greatest gift we can give someone is to give him back his self confidence. ~ R’ Shlomo Carlebach zt”l

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What He Really Means + Segula Today!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Our sole purpose for existence in this world…is to come close to Hashem. The yetzer hara’s sole purpose is not to distract us from serving Hashem, but to help us grow. His entire existence is one of illusion. His role is that of a coach, who pushes an athlete to the extreme to help him attain success. When he says “Sin,” he really means “Let me see you withstand my challenge and become great.” ~ The 6 Constant Mitzvos

Reb Mendel M’Riminov said that saying Parshas Ha’monn (Shneyim Mikroh V’Echod Targum) on Tuesday Parshas B’Shalach, which is today, is a Segulah for Parnasah.

Click this  link for the text.

 

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A Clear Sign

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Emuna Daily

When we truly desire a change in life, such as a new job or a new home, yet lack the ability to implement such a decision, it’s a clear sign that Hashem wants us to continue in our current situation for the meanwhile…. Accept Hashem’s loving guidance with happiness, with the complete emuna that Hashem is doing the very best for you. On the other hand, continue praying for what you want. ~ The Garden of Emuna

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Judgment was Sealed

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The judgment against our ancestors in the desert was sealed only because of loshon horah. ~ Talmud Arachain 15a

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Rabbi Yitzchok of Alexander zt”l

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Emuna Daily

A store owner who did not observe Shabbos came to Rabbi Yitzchok of Alexander with a complaint that his business was unsuccessful.  Rav Yitzchok advised him, “Take me as a partner, and you will be successful.” Of course, the man agreed.  The Rabbi asked for one-seventh of the profits, and again the man agreed.  Then Rav Yitzchok said to him, “I will forgo my share of the profits, but you must close your store on Shabbos, since that is the equivalent of my seventh of the business.”

When people heard that the Alexander Rebbe was a partner in the store, the man’s business prospered, and he became a Shabbos observer. ~ Maasiyos HagdolimHachodosh as quoted by R’ Zellig Pliskin

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The Shechinah is With Us

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The Shabbos protects us in galus, because on Shabbos the Shechinah is with us.  Wherever Jews observe the Shabbos the kedusha of the Beis Hamikdash is present. Therefore, on Shabbos you should think of yourself as standing in the Beis Hamikdash.  You should be careful about what you are saying, and act with reverence and awe. ~ Yaaros Devash as quoted by R’ Dovid Meisels

For a beautiful rendition of Lecho Dodi, watch this video:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWmcQpzUMHY

 

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A Natural Desire

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Emuna Daily

The soul of every Jew has a natural desire and thirst for Torah.  If it does not manifest itself, it is only because the person has caused himself to desire and thirst after that which is contrary to the Torah. ~ The Siach Yitzchak

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Emuna is a Choice

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Emuna Daily

Emuna is a choice.  It has nothing to do with being smart.  I know plenty of smart people who lack emuna.   It has nothing to do with seeing miracles.  The dor hamidbar saw the greatest miracles and still lacked emuna.   A person could have actual nevuah like Billam and still not listen to Hashem and lack emuna.  On the other hand, a person could choose to have emuna and see Hashem everywhere and in everything. ~ Based on a shiur from R’ Ephraim Lever

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