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What Shabbat Teaches us About Jewish Vacation
The Jewish view of time is that it is our most precious commodity. We are enjoined to maximize every moment to its fullest; hayom katzar, ve’hamlacha merubah. The day is short, the work is plenty. What is the Jewish attitude towards vacation? What are the landing pads of rest that Hashem gifted us with, and…
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Is Self-Care Aligned with Torah Values?
Self-care. It’s a buzzword. It brings to mind a variety of images…
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The Eyes, Windows of the Soul: A Torah Perspective on Crying
Laughter emerges from the vocal system, but tears spring from the eyes…
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Is the “Pursuit of Happiness” a Jewish Concept?
Our discussion will start by exploring the first chapter of Mesillat Yesharim…
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Shatnez: The Balance between Chesed and Gevurah
The work of balancing and refining is internal, not external…
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Take a Deep Breath: The Power of Breathing in Judaism
Breath plays a very important role in the relationship between man and his Creator…
