Sadness

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The emotion of sadness is essentially selfish, as it is derived from an individual’s feeling that something, either spiritual or material, is lacking that rightfully belongs to him. Such an outlook concentrates solely on the self, rather than on others.” – Rabbi Chanoch Henoch of Alexander

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Beyond Reckoning

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Knowing where an act of chesed will lead is impossible. One cannot possibly trace its progress through the world as it spreads goodness through the many lives intertwined in the fabric of humanity. No one can see what Hashem sees as the effects of one kind act mount higher and higher. No one, therefore, can imagine the immeasurable reward he earns for his act of kindness. A person can only know that the good he has done is no doubt far greater than the good he thinks he has done.” ~ Chofetz Chaim

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Your Soul

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“For hundreds of years — perhaps since the beginning of Creation — a piece of the world has been waiting for your soul to purify and repair it.  And your soul, from the time it was first emanated and conceived, waited above to descend to this world and carry out that mission.  And your footsteps were guided to reach that place. And you are there now.” ~ Bringing Heaven Down to Earth by Tzvi Freeman

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Envy

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“When a person feels the pangs of envy, he is causing himself to feel that pain.  One is not allowed to cause himself pain!” ~ R’ Eiyahu Dessler zt”l from Torah Tavlin

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Proof of God

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Emuna Daily

There is a famous story in which the Kaiser asks Bismarck, “Can you prove the existence of God?”Bismarck replies, “The Jews, your majesty. The Jews.”

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A Close Friend

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“All blessings begin, ‘Blessed be Thou,’ as though the person were speaking to a close friend.” ~ R’ Elazar Ben Yehuda von Worms zt”l

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Retrospect

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Oftentimes, as time passes, we see in retrospect how a particular seemingly-bad situation turned out for the very best.  At other times, we never become privy to Hashem’s considerations, calculations, and motivation for putting us through a certain trying and rigorous situation.  Such things will remain concealed from our eyes until Moshiach comes; until then, emuna gives us the strength and peace of mind in knowing that everything Hashem does is for the very best.” ~ The Garden of Emuna

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Sage Advice

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Emuna Daily

Shimon his son says:  All my days I have been raised among the Sages, and I found nothing better for oneself than silence; not study, but practice is the main thing; and one who talks excessively brings on sin.” ~ Pirkei Avos 1:17

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Every Morning

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“The world is new to us every morning – this is G-d’s gift, and every person should believe he is reborn every day.” ~ Baal Shem Tov

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Why were our Forefathers Barren?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Emuna Daily

“Rabbi Yitzchak said: Why were our forefathers barren?  Because G-d desires the prayers of the righteous.” ~ Talmud, Yevamoth, 64a.

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