Emuna in the Dark

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Emuna in the Dark

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Jan 8, 2024

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When we say the "Shema" prayer - our declaration of faith in Hashem, we cover our eyes. But why? What's the significance? Since we're not robots, we should understand what we're doing and why. Let's therefore get some answers...

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Jan 8, 2024

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The Bibi-Biden Barrier: Who is responsible for blocking Israel's gound assault in Gaza and finishing off Hamas once and for all? Biden? Bibi? Both? See today's Emuna News Update, which looks at the war effort and life in the south of Israel with the war now on its sixteenth... by Emuna Beams
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The Lesson of Ziklag: An Emuna News Analysis: Earlier today, a Hezbollah missile struck a number of civilian vehicles near the northern community of Dovev, near the border with Lebanon. Six of the casualties were Israel Electric Corporation employees who had arrived to repair damaged power lines... by Emuna Beams
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A Tree on the Riverbank: Psalms 1-3: After last week's introduction to the Book of Psalms, we now learn the first three Psalms. King David is a role model for all of us. His soul was a kaleidoscope of all of our souls. Therefore, as Rebbe Nachman teaches, each one of us can see ourselve... by Emuna Beams
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Tower of Strength: This week's Emuna Hour begins with explaining the meaning of genuine trust in the Almighty. The second half shows where we see the current war prophesied in this week's Torah portion. Again, it's the war against darkness that attempts to extinguish t... by Emuna Beams
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The Path of Humility: Psalms 24-26: King David teaches that a humble individual is never lost or bewildered. The truly humble person merits Hashem's personal guidance. That way, he or she is always walking on the right path. by Emuna Beams
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Bibi’s Crucial Option: Biden or Bitachon?: This Emuna News update finds Israel at a critical crossroads. There is no longer room for a wrong decision, for at this moment, everything is at stake. by Emuna Beams
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Composure in Conflict: Anxiety and even panic often occur when a surprise trouble or challenge hits the unsuspecting victim. Unfortunately, most people are unprepared when life's unpleasant surprises ambush them. Some rise to the occasion, but many others crack under the p... by Emuna Beams
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Emergency: Psalms 19 - 21: When an infantry squad is pinned down from massive enemy fire, it calls in air or artillery support. When an emergency in life pins us down, we can do even better and follow King David's advice. We call out for Divine support… by Emuna Beams
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Piercing the Darkness: Likutei Moharan 112, Part 2: What do you do when life is pitch-black darkness and the pain is unbearable? What happens when there's no apparent reason for hope or the slightest optimism? Have you been trying to escape from the emotional or physical dungeon but it's so dark that ... by Emuna Beams
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The Peace and the Glory: Likutei Moharan - Torah 14, Part 1: Can there ever possibly be peace in the world? Rebbe Nachman answers an emphatic "yes" and shows each of us what we must do. by Emuna Beams
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A Taste of Paradise: Likutei Moharan II - Torah 2: Rebbe Nachman teaches that a people are capable of uplifting themselves from the pits of depression with no outside help. What's more, they can even taste paradise. We learn today how to bask in the light of the World to Come already in this world. T... by Emuna Beams
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Lights of Glory: Likutei Moharan Torah 14, Part 4: The more we elevate Divine glory, the more lights of glory illuminate the earth. Rebbe Nachman teaches the act of bringing others closer to Hashem elevates Divine glory. People who gain enhanced proximity to Hashem therefore brighten the world. We co... by Emuna Beams
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A Time for Trust: No one on earth, no matter how it might seem otherwise, has a trouble-free life. Therefore, bitachon - the firm trust in the Almighty - is a priceless spiritual asset. A person's level of true bitachon is gauged under fire, when he or she is bombarde... by Emuna Beams
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Kids in Captivity and Cold Truth: For the morally bankrupt UN, funneling fuel to Hamas is "humanitarian aid." Freeing orphaned toddlers from the hellish nightmare of captivity in murderer's dungeons is not. Why? The toddlers are Jewish. by Emuna Beams
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Is There Really Free Choice? Parshat Bo: The Principles of Emuna guarantee free choice for each one of us. Without free choice, there can be no context for reward and punishment. With that in mind, how could the Almighty strip Pharoah of his free choice? Also, what would have happened if th... by Emuna Beams
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Voice from Above: Likutei Moharan II, Torah 2, Part 4: In our concluding lesson of Torah 2, we learn the connection between the purity of speech and personal happiness. Both are connected to the Sabbath and to the notion of gratitude. We also learn how to attain all four levels of upright speech. by Emuna Beams
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The Power of Unity: Israel celebrates the heroic and miraculous mission in Gaza that led to the release of captured IDF Pvt. Ori Megiddish last night. The success of the mission is result of the marvelous cooperation bewteen Israel's military and secret services. In add... by Emuna Beams
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Spiritual Cardiology - Likutei Moharan II, Torah 2, Part 2: We all know that when a person encounters danger, his or her heart pounds. One can easily identify physical parameters of the cardiovascular system, such as pulse and blood pressure. But spiritually, what's going on inside the heart and the blood str... by Emuna Beams
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Quiet in the Storm: In Israel, there's no longer anyplace to hide. With missile attacks now reaching every area of the country, everyone is exposed to potential danger. Increasing threats of antisemitic violence overseas means that there's no escaping from the storm of ... by Emuna Beams
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Into the Fog: Likutei Moharan, Torah 115: Life's challenges are like a thick fog. We often can't discern or understand what's happening and we lack clarity. Most people try to escape the fog. Rebbe Nachman says charge right into it. by Emuna Beams
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Escape from the Tunnel: Likutei Moharan Torah 112, Part 3: The conclusion of Torah 112 is uncanny, timely and prophetic. Rebbe Nachman explains the only way to break free from captivity. by Emuna Beams
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Beyond Nature: Likutei Moharan I: Torah 7, Part 1: Emuna is above nature. Prayer is also above nature and defies nature. Emuna and prayer are one entity. Miracles too are above nature. So, with emuna and prayer, miracles are natural. by Emuna Beams
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Israel’s Dilemma: Today's Emuna News analysis discusses how Israel and the IDF now face a terrible dilemma. The prudent course of action would be to tighten the siege around Hamas in the tunnels until there's no more fuel and food. Yet, that can take time. And, with e... by Emuna Beams
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Miracle on Highway 34: One good deed, or mitzva, that one person does for someone else has the power to invoke miracles. This particular good deed, on Highway 34 in the south of Israel, ultimately saved three lives. by Emuna Beams
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The Depth of Gratitude: Parshat Va’era: Gratitude is one of the most vital - if not the most vital - character trait a person could have. It's the key to happiness and to faith. So much so, that the Almighty personally taught Moses how very profound gratitude is. We see this lesson in this... by Emuna Beams
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David’s Song: An Introduction to The Book of Psalms: As the "all inclusive" soul, King David's soul was a kaleidoscope of all our souls. His suffering was a compendium of all of our suffering. David's song, his Book of Psalms, is therefore our song, for every person on earth for posterity. No wonder th... by Emuna Beams
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At Peace with Ourselves: Likutei Moharan Torah 114, Part 3: In today's lesson, Rebbe Nachman teaches us how to neutralize inner turmoil and to be at peace with ourselves. by Emuna Beams
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Emuna in the Dark: When we say the "Shema" prayer - our declaration of faith in Hashem, we cover our eyes. But why? What's the significance? Since we're not robots, we should understand what we're doing and why. Let's therefore get some answers... by Emuna Beams
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The Baby’s Prayer: Psalms 7 - 9: King David reveals deep secrets of the soul in the Book of Psalms. In today's lesson, we learn how unborn babies and newborn babies have the ability to communicate with the Almighty in prayer. These prayers are so powerful that they generate Divine s... by Emuna Beams
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Holy Humility: Likutei Moharan Torah 14, Part 2: Humility is a basic requirement for developing a genuine relationship with the Almighty and with other people. Rebbe Nachman teaches us four types of humility, each one vital... by Emuna Beams
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Emuna in the Dark

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