Those Who Can…Teach And Do
Among the many wise statements recorded in Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers is the following from Rabbi Ishmael the son of Yochanan: “He who learns in order to teach will be enabled both…
Love Those with Whom You Disagree
Practice the love of those who are different from you, which was one of the great lessons of Rav Kook.
Prioritize Those You Lead
Whether a parent, a boss at work, or a good friend--try to always “be there” for those who need you, look up to, and gain inspiration from you.
Show Care for Those Who Are Sleeping
Preventing someone from sleeping can be considered a type of theft. It is a Jewish value, under normal circumstances, not to wake those who are asleep.
Honoring Those Who Have Passed
Sometimes the world seems a bit like alphabet soup. There are the ever increasing abbreviations that are being made popular via texting (e.g. “ttyl”-talk to you later, and “imho”-in my…
Honoring Those Who Have Passed
Sometimes the world seems a bit like alphabet soup. There are organizations that function by acronym alone (such as NJOP -- the National Jewish Outreach Program, not to be confused with…
Don’t Hate Those with Whom You Disagree
How can one hate for no reason? It must mean hating another for their different views. Make sure to avoid this toxic behavior.
Sensitivity to Those with Disabilities
Isaac was vision-impaired, Jacob walked with a limp and Moses had a speech impediment, not to mention actress Marlee Matlin (hearing impaired), Stevie Wonder (vision impaired) and…
Follow Those Who Know
Follow the advice of Jossie ben Joezer of Tzeredah, who said: "Let your house be a meetinghouse for the sages and sit amid the dust of their feet" (Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the…
Those Who Made the Difference
Learn about the rabbis who were instrumental in building many of the thriving Jewish communities across North America.