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Tag: Self Improvement

0 Torah Philosophy

Parashah of the week: Toldot

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Nov

This week's Parashah, Toldot, invites us to explore the symbolic significance of Isaac's well-digging.

0 Holidays Ethics

Parashah of the week: Yom Kippur

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

Yom Kippur, often viewed as the most challenging day of the year due to its fast and focus on repentance, is also a profoundly joyful opportunity for spiritual renewal.

0 Holidays Ethics

I Know a Guy Who Can Get You Into the "Book Of Life"

Jewdicious · 2 Oct

Allison Fishman Task reflects on her ambivalence towards the traditional High Holiday narrative of divine judgment but embraces the period's opportunity for personal growth.

0 Ethics Education

Introducing… Project Cheshbon

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Sep

Project Cheshbon is an initiative that emphasizes the importance of personal introspection during the Jewish month of Elul, encouraging individuals to engage in cheshbon hanefesh, a soul-accounting process inspired by King David's practice in the Psalms.

0 Culture Philosophy

Every Moment Is Precious

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 27 Aug

This article, authored by Mrs. Shira Hochheimer and supplemented by insights from Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt and Mrs. Shira Smiles, reflects on Shlomo Hamelech's portrayal of the Eishes Chayil (Woman of Valor) in Jewish texts.

0 Culture Israel

Unorthodox · 15 Aug

In Israel, the focus is on individuals excelling in their fields: Ben Zion David, an eighth-generation Yemenite jeweler in Jaffa, showcases his craftsmanship, while two Israelis use martial arts to cope with and move past PTSD.

0 Philosophy

Your Shadow Self

Sharona in Mishpacha · 21 May

The concept of the shadow self, as defined by Carl Jung, refers to the unconscious parts of our personality that we disown, affecting our behavior, emotions, and beliefs.

0 Ethics

Commit to Thyself

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Apr

The article "Commit to Thyself" by Shoshana Schwartz emphasizes the importance of small steps and affirmations to rebuild trust in oneself by focusing on consistent daily actions.

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A Life Worth Living

Bruce Black in Lehrhaus · 28 Sep 2022

In Bruce Black's "A Life Worth Living," the author explores the questions and challenges we face in finding meaning and purpose in our lives.

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Preparing for Elul

Tablet Podcasts in Tablet · 26 Aug 2022

The Hebrew month of Elul is a time of introspection for Jews as they prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 29 Nov 2021

The author, a lover of baseball, decides to try out for a fast-pitch softball team in his 50s.

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#31: Can Nations Repent?

For Heaven's Sake · 1 Sep 2021

In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi explore the idea of national repentance as we approach the High Holidays.

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Sometimes it's better to take our heads out of the spiritual clouds and instead roll up our sleeves and do some good hard soul work. Alan Morinis on the ancient and totally necessary path of Mussa.

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 14 Jan 2021

In this text, Alan Morinis discusses the concept of Mussar, an ancient Jewish practice focusing on developing 13 soul traits through weekly introspection and improvement.

0 Israel Holocaust

How I (Finally) Learned To Drive

Carol Ungar in Tablet · 28 Aug 2015

The author reflects on her journey to finally learn how to drive, facing struggles and encountering various driving instructors with distinct teaching styles.