Ups and Downs

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Ups and Downs

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Feb 29, 2024

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A person must learn to function in two types of situations. Most everyone can function in favorable times, when life is looking up. Happy are the spiritually courageous who can function in trying times, when things are looking down.

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Feb 29, 2024

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Pedestrian Under Fire: I wanted to make a brief tutorial on pedestrian safety in the war zone. Then this happened. No, I did coordinate this with the other side... by Emuna Beams
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Operation Iron Swords: The Massacre that Triggered the War: How could the savage massacre of Jewish families on the Gaza Border villages happen? It was one of the best-sealed and most highly guarded borders in the world. Today's podcast provides some answers to the "reverse miracle" that preceded the total br... by Emuna Beams
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First Aid for Fear: There are two treatments for fear - before and after. The "before" is very effective. Yet, in the cases of extreme fear when symtoms of post-trauma begin, the "after" treatment provides immediate relief. Both are simple. 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 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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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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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 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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Operation Iron Swords: Emuna Under Fire: People ask, how can such a war be for the best? Why would Hashem put us through so much pain? The answer, as we are about to learn, syncs perfectly with the 1st Principle of Emuna. Warning - this shiur is not for the faint-hearted. It contains graphi... by Emuna Beams
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Missile Attack - Live from Ashdod: You're seeing the exploded tail of the missile that landed in the street 15 meters from my home. Yesterday (October 9, 2023) felt like Hamas was aiming at the office of "Emuna Beams", which also happens to be my bomb shelter. Have you ever experience... 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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Heart of a Lion: Likutei Moharan II: 43-44: Rebbe Nachman teaches us the real meaning of courage, fearlessness and how to attain them. This special shiur is dedicated to the success and safety of the IDF, Israeli Police, and all the Support Forces fighting for the security of our beloved homel... by Emuna Beams
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Hamas: A Malignant Tumor: This Emuna News analysis provides an insight into the structure and danger of Hamas. It also examines the aftermath of the Biden visit and its effect on Israel's military strategy. Let's see what the future holds in store and how we can effectively o... 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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Illuminating the Darkness: Likutei Moharan 112.1: Rebbe Nachman of Breslev guides us through the most challenging of times times and teaches us how to illuminate the deepest darkness. 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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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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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 Biden-Blinken Betrayal: This Emuna News update reveals the real purpose of US President Biden's and Secretary of State Blinken's visit today to Israel. Bibi's capitulation to their demands is a major compromise of Israel's sovereignty. We're not surprised, because the Gemar... by Emuna Beams
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Missile Attack on Ashdod: Chassidic Family Takes Cover: A slice of life in southern Israel: a young Chassidic family with 7 children rely on their faith to weather a missile attack. They take cover in their tiny in-apartment bomb shelter. The family sings Psalm 130 in unison; a lesson in real-life emuna..... 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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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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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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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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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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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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Why Aren’t You Happy?: Chanukah is a time of gratitude. It's also one of the best opportunities for soul-searching and self-assessment. Sitting by the flickering candles of holiness, we open a window to our souls. Let's look inside and ask ourselves why we're not happy... 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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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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