by Adara Yael Peskin-Shalem | Jan 1, 2022 | Jewish thought and practice, Marriage & Relationships
The Proper Role of a Jewish Wife Written by Adara Yael Peskin-Shalem A woman I know, who has gone through some of the most horrific and sickening spousal abuse I can imagine, reached out to me for support, crying because she had just read an article talking about...
by Margo Helman, MSW | Jan 1, 2022 | Jewish thought and practice, Mind & Body
Awe is the Most Healing Emotion (and “yirah” may not be what you think) Written by Margo Helman, MSW If you’re a fan of gratitude practice, you may be interested in awe. Gratitude practice has been found to be a deeply effective way to improve your mood. Taking a few...
by Hannah Heller | Jan 1, 2022 | Call for Change, Jewish thought and practice
Making Peace With My Religious Level of Jewish Observance Written by Hannah Heller The cozy, warm feeling of a heated home on a cold, rainy day. The togetherness and unity with my family and synagogue. The joy of singing Zemirot together at a festive meal on Shabbat....
by Guest | Jan 1, 2022 | Jewish thought and practice, Sustainability, Minimalism and the Environment
For the Animals – My Journey to Veganism Written by Guest Gila Golder It’s become second nature – when I am invited for a Shabbat meal to a family I have never been to before, I let them know that I don’t eat meat or fish, but quickly add that I’m happy to...
by Miryam Levine, CRN, CCM | Dec 1, 2021 | Jewish thought and practice
I LOVE SHABBAT BUT I HATE FRIDAYS! 10 tips to stop operating in crisis mode and be ready for Shabbat early, cool, calm and collected with lots of time to spare! Written by Miryam Levine, CRN, CCM Fridays used to be a total balagan—an out-of-control frenzy to beat the...
by Chaya Heuberger, LCSW | Dec 1, 2021 | Jewish thought and practice, Mind & Body
Securely Attached to God Written by Chaya Heuberger, LCSW In my practice, a lot of the work that I do focuses on relationships. This may sound like a small focus, but in fact, it’s extremely broad. Relationships exist everywhere we look. We have relationships...
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