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Torn Soles

Doubters ask how there could possibly be a loving Divine Creator in the world, especially with all the strife and sorrow in the world. Here is our 3-minute answer.

Every Day Happy

Imagine that every gift in life that we take for granted would disappear. How miserable we'd be! Shouldn't we rejoice when we do enjoy all of life's gifts, especially the spiritual ones? Enjoy these empowering 4 minutes.

The Old Brick Oven

Where's the attack from Iran and Hezbolla? Someone, somewhere, did something really special. One good deed of altruism with no fanfare or ulterior motives can potentially save a person, his family, an entire city, or even an entire world. Our acts of compassion invoke measure-for-measure for ourselves, our families and our communities. A shining example from the Talmud is the story of the old brick oven...

Good Days, Bad Days: Likutei Moharan I:33, Part 2

Emuna teaches that everything is from Hashem and His glory fills the world. The more a person has emuna, the more he or she knows that Hashem is everywhere. The more a person has emuna, the closer he or she gets to Hashem. The closer a soul is to Hashem, the more it feels at peace, like a baby in its mother's arms. So with emuna, no matter what Hashem does, we're at peace with it.

The Bird's Nest: Psalms 82-84

In our prayer for Redemption, we remind Hashem that a bird will always return to its nest. Despite nearly 2,000 years of exile, we, the indigenous people of the Holy Land, yearn to return to our true nest. May Hashem in His mercy, terminate the exile and return us to our rebuilt Holy Temple in Jerusalem, soon.

The Heart of Israel

A Ukrainian villager had a pain in his hand. Three visits to the country doctor didn't help at all. He finally traveled to the big city and scheduled an appointment with the big professor... This is an old Chassidic parable that explains Tisha B'av and exile.

At Peace with Yourself: Likutei Moharan I:33, Part 1

Until people discover how to find peace within themselves, all the amenities in the world won't make them happy. Rabbi Nachman teaches us how to find the inner tranquility that we all dream of.

Marauders: Psalms 79-81

In every generation, marauders – like a pack of hungry wolves - attempt to devour us alive. Only Hashem can redeem us. In His mercy, He will, soon.

Israel Braces for Attack

Today's Emuna News analysis shows where the current conflict is rooted in history and how it repeats itself today. Strategy and military defense are only a small determining factor in the outcome of the war. The political and military leadership of Israel are so far clueless to the spiritual efforts the country should be making, especially in light of the Nine Days that lead up to Tisha B'Av. Here's what we must do.

Building the Synagogue in Kibbutz Be'eri

During these 9 days, Hashem's Holy Temple was destroyed. Let's invoke Divine compassion and build a sanctuary for Hashem in Kibbutz Be'eri, which was also destroyed. The synagogue is a stone's throw from the Gaza border, meant to serve the kibbutz, neighboring villages and the IDF in Gaza. We want to turn the the temporary prefab cabin-like structure into a permanent building that can meet the growing needs. With our help, both will be rebuilt soon, G-d willing. Donate here: https://my.israelgives.org/en/members/23853

Wildflowers: Likutei Moharan I:65, Part 5

When a soul prays properly, it strolls through a supernal garden of wildflowers. Every word of prayer is itself a rare wildflower. The entire prayer is a most exquisite and aromatic bouquet, the soul's gift to its Creator. Today's lesson concludes and summarizes Torah 65.

Waters of Compassion: Psalm 78

Despite the repeated times when the nation strayed from faith and became entangled in worldly lust, the Almighty shows endless mercy and compassion. All we have to do is to remember His wondrous acts.