Saved by a Paper Cup

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Saved by a Paper Cup

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Jan 21, 2024

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Here's a miraculous story about a geriatric nurse in the south of Israel. By a few seconds, she avoided the swarm of Hamas terrorists that invaded her town of Ofakim on the infamous day of October 7, 2023. A paper cup saved her life...

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Jan 21, 2024

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Vanished Nations: Psalms 10-13: The four highly dramatic Psalms 10, 11, 12 and 13 were King David's cries from the depth of his soul. He felt all alone. He couldn't understand why the evil people were succeeding on all sides and the righteous were downtrodden. His heart ached at th... 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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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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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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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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Secure Solitude: A Lesson on Psalms 4 - 6: King David teaches us how to live in security, both on a personal and national level. He also provides us with timeless advice for making our prayers much more powerful. These three Psalms are conducive for protecting ourselves against our enemies, b... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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My Rock: Psalm 18: King David had one main preparation for battle – Psalm 18. And, when the battle was over, he had one mode of debriefing – Psalm 18. In fact, Psalm 18 was his secret weapon. It worked for King David and it can work for all of us. 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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Scorpio: Likutei Moharan I, Torah 7, Part 4: If a person wants advice that he or she can depend on, they need a connection to a tzaddik. The tzaddik connects a person to truth. Truth connects a person to emuna and emuna brings Geula. But that's not simple. There's heavy opposition, and that's t... 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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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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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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Blessing a Wounded Soldier: Rabbi Lazer wounded soldiers in Barzilai Hospital, Ashkelon yesterday, December 6, 2023. This hero has a bullet lodged in his hip bone and needs a major op to get it out. The missile attack siren is blaring in the background; he can't get out of bed,... 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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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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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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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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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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Saved by a Paper Cup

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