Contributions of Jews to American Culture
Jews have contributed much to American culture. These innovations should be lauded and should make Jews feel proud.
You Are So Beautiful
On Sukkot, beautifying the mitzvot (commandments) of the Sukkah and the Four Species are a virtue.
Communication Tip
If you capture and employ the vernacular of your audience, you will have a better chance to engage them.
Two For One
While Yom Kippur is a very serious day of introspection, it is also regarded as a joyous day, since God annually forgives the Jewish people. As fasting is not conducive to celebration,…
Raising the Intensity for the Day of Judgment
As we begin to recite Selichot prayers (either late at night or early in the morning) the week prior to Rosh Hashana and during the Aseret Y’mei Teshuva (Ten Days of Repentance), we must…
Support Jewish Artists
Support the artistic innovation and creativity of Jewish artists.
Communicate
Direct communication is the best way to minimize tensions. This is good advice for life, especially for our generation, which has many electronic and indirect ways to communicate.
Delve into the Torah’s Ethical Teachings
If you study the Torah’s ethical teachings, you will find that many are the underpinnings of our western civilization and contemporary ethos.
Resolve To Change
Embrace this Hebrew month of Elul, to repair relationships, confess malfeasance and resolve to do better in the future.
Recall a Better Time
When engaging in introspection during this time of year, try to recall and “return to” a time you are proud of in your past.