Emuna Daily

Although Tefillah is just one of many mitzvos the Torah has given us in order to bring us closer to Hashem, it is unparalleled in its power to arouse Hashem’s mercy, save us from affliction, and bring us forgiveness and blessing. ~ Sefer HaIkarim, Maamar 4, Ch. 20

We have the ability to delight in the Spring, revel in the sunny Summer, love the vitality of Autumn, relish the bracing Winter, and perpetually be grateful to the One who changes the times and who orders the sequence of the seasons. ~ R’ Avigdor Miller zt”l

America thrives in the merit of its penny which declares “In God We Trust.”

~ R’ Yaakov Yosef Herman zt”l (1880-1967)

The Rabbi of Rhizin taught: Before a baby is born, while the soul is in Heaven, the baby chooses who his parents will be.

He looks at all the possible parents and chooses the ones he sees love him the most. The baby sees in their eyes that they are longing for him to be their child. 

~ R’ Shlomo Carlebach zt”l

When you get what you want, that is Hashem’s direction.

When you don’t get what you want, that is Hashem’s protection.

Even rewards destined for us will not come to us unless we pray for them.

~ Praying with Fire

It is not, as people think, that a lack of achievement leads to despair and minimal diligence.

On the contrary, it is despair and a lack of diligence which prevent achievement, for as Chazel tell us, one who seeks to purify himself is granted Heavenly assistance.

~ The Steipler Gaon

Anything that is important enough for you to do is important enough for you to do better. ~ R’ Yisroel Reisman

People like to say that it’s a spoiled generation, that we’re raising self-centered children.

I want to recommend a gift you can give your children which will thrill them, and it is also guaranteed to make them better people. Instead of giving them “things,” give them time. 

I know it’s more expensive than stuff you can buy, but you can’t spoil a child by giving him or her love.  This will teach them good values and help them become great human beings.

When you’re looking for the perfect gift for your children, give them time.

~ R’ Leib Kelemen

If the Torah obligates us to return lost objects, how much more so must we return them their lost souls! 

~ The Chofetz Chaim zt”l

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