Generosity

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The giver gets more than the recipient.  The recipient acquires something material and limited.  The one who gives, however, acquires for himself a good and pure heart. ~ The Alter of Novardok

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Why?

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Emuna Daily

I would never want to worship a God Whose ways are understandable to the intellect of everyone of woman born.  ~ The Kotzker Rebbe

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Love your Neighbor as Yourself

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Emuna Daily

The Arizal writes that before saying one’s prayers, one should accept upon himself the mitzvah to love one’s neighbor as oneself “thereby his prayers will join those of all of Israel, rise up to Heaven and work effects.”

“If G-d forbid, the hearts of Jews are not united, neither will there be unity in Heaven.  When our hearts unite in the lower world, our souls unite in the higher worlds.  Thereby, our prayers too, join together, an Hashem accepts them.” ~ Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 12:2

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Passion for the Truth

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Emuna Daily

You are forbidden to say that a person did something improper, even if you are motivated by kinaas ha’emes – that is, you are agitated about the transgression and insistent that the truth be known.  Although your words might be meant l’shaim shomayim and are without malice, they still constitute loshon hora.

You are allowed to relate details of improper action only if your intention is constructive.  ~ Guard Your Tongue

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Saving Others from Hurt

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Emuna Daily

In a well known incident, someone who had driven R’ Moshe Feinstein zt”l to yeshivah accidentally slammed the car door shut on R’ Moshe’s fingers.  R’ Moshe clenched his fingers with his other hand, bit his lips against the excruciating pain and walked into the yeshiva building without uttering a sound.

Later, several talmidim who had witnessed the incident asked R’ Moshe why he had restrained himself so.  He answered quietly, “The young man was kind enough to drive me to yeshivah.  Could I hurt his feelings by letting him know something was wrong?” ~ 5 Great Lives

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What are you talking about?

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Emuna Daily

We must speak of Hashem’s love more than anything else. When people get together and talk about where they’ve traveled, or what kind of car or furniture they’ve bought, they’re wasting their emotions. These feelings of enthusiasm are given only for one purpose — “Nagilah v’nismicha bach”: to love Hashem and come as close as possible to Him. ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

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Heed the Messages

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Emuna Daily

One who heeds the message of the minor difficulties in life may avoid the necessity of greater afflictions. ~ Praying with Fire

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Ups and Downs

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Emuna Daily

Know that every “down” in life is none other than a preparation for an “up.” ~ R’ Lazer Brody

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Correcting Someone

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Emuna Daily

If you are able to correct someone and refrain from doing so, you are held responsible for that person’s wrongdoings. ~ Rambam, Hilchos Daios 6:7

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When Learning and Praying

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Emuna Daily

“When a Jew studies Torah he feels like a student before G‑d, his teacher, Whose wisdom he is studying. When he prays, he feels like a child before his father. ” – Rebbe Yosef Yitzhak Schneersohn of Lubavitch

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