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Being Important
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Some people just naturally seem to attract a lot of attention. Their look, style, and what they do tends to make them stand out as stars ...
Common Goals
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Two people who are trying to reach the same goal have a choice: to either compete and work against each, or cooperate and work with each ...
Giving an Apology
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Giving a gift is a way of sending a message. It can bring two people closer together. It can be a way of saying "I'm sorry" or "thank ...
Peaceful Relations
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Life is so much better when we get along peacefully with the people around us, and it is worth going out of our way to do so. This week's ...
- Being Honest -
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Most of us realize that it is an important value to be honest and straight. Yet sometimes things come up that can tempt even a normally ...
Wisdom of Leadership
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW It's human nature to want to do things our way. We don't like to be told what to do. Yet, in many situations, the wisdom of leadership and ...
Other People's Money
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Most of us realize that it is an important value to be honest and straight. Yet sometimes things come up that can tempt even a normally ...
Fact Or Opinion
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW There is a fine line between fact and opinion. Many times, what at first seems to be an objective 'fact' is really just someone's ...
Being Patient
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Sometimes a person feels like losing his temper. We all have moments or encounter people that try our patience and make us feel like we ...
What You Really Want
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW There are different kinds of wanting. Sometimes a person wants something because he understands that he needs it for a real purpose. Other ...
Having a Mentor
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Sometimes a little expert advice can make a big difference. If a person doesn't feel well, he'll get advice from his doctor. If his car ...
Being Honest
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Honesty is a tricky business. Sometimes things that at first seem honest don't appear quite as clean when we give them a second look. This ...
Being Generous
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Every human being has within him two opposing drives. One is to behave generously and give of his time, possessions and energy. The other ...
Firstborn Blues
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW This week's portion teaches us about the special role of firstborns in Biblical times. They had certain unique privileges - as well as ...
Returning Lost Objects
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW We all wish that the world was a more peaceful place and that people would get along better with each other. Is there anything we can do ...
Honest Trading
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Some people think that although it's important to be nice and fair to others, when it comes down to matters having to do with money, the ...
Honoring Our Parents
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Once there was a tiny, absolutely helpless baby who was all alone. He couldn't feed or clothe himself. He could hardly move. Left on his ...
Appreciating Our Elders
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW When we're young, we can feel like we don't have much in common with older people, and maybe not much to learn from them either. But in ...
Getting What You Need
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW It is not always easy to feel satisfied with what we have. Even if someone has more than he could possibly use, he can feel like he wants ...
The Plague of Rumors
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW This week's portion describes the plague of tzora'at that people would get in Biblical times. This plague would come upon someone if he ...
Depending on God
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW We all have certain things that we've grown to depend on and take for granted as being necessary for our happiness. Yet some of these ...
Be Kind to Everyone
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW It's naturally to be nice to and help out others that are part of 'our crowd' - people who we think are similar to us. But the real test ...
Recognizing the Good
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Everyone likes to feel appreciated. And if we think about it, we'll realize that that there are many people in our lives who have earned ...
Positive Thinking
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW We can't see them but a person's thoughts are very powerful. In fact, the way we think about the things in our lives is the main thing ...
Living By Our Values
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW What do we do if we are asked to do something we know is wrong? What if we are ordered to? In this week's Torah portion, Shifra and Puah, ...
God is Watching
by Nesanel Yoel SafranEverything we do, even if nobody sees us, is being watched and recorded on camera - by God. And our conscience, the part of us that makes us feel ...
Special Strengths
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW We all have things we are extra good at as well as things that don't come easily to us. One of the reasons that God made people this way ...
The Pleasure of Giving
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW It's easy to get the wrong idea about giving. While it may seem like the giver is helping out the ...
A Meaningful Plan
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Most of the time life makes sense. Things go on as usual as we ride the ups and downs of life's roller coaster. But there can be times in ...
Being Forgiving
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW Forgiving is one of the most special things we can do. It is also one of the most difficult. In ...
Being Modest
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Some people have been blessed with more than others. Through hard work or just plain good fortune, they may have things most others cannot ...
Being Consistent
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW It doesn't take big leaps or dramatic acts to succeed, only continual and consistent effort. This ...
False Accusations
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW It is inevitable that there will be misunderstandings in life. For instance, there may be times that we are wrongly accused of doing ...
Being Consistent
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW It's important to say what we mean, but even more important to mean what we say. In this week's ...
Facing a Bully
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW It isn't pleasant, but there may be times in our lives when we encounter bullies -- people who aren't very nice to us or may even want to ...
Paying for Damages
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW Everyone knows that "fair is fair." The only problem is figuring out just what fair is. Wouldn't it ...
Considering Others
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW No sensitive person wants to hurt anybody's feelings or cause him humiliation. But how far should we be willing to go? In this week's ...
Setting a Good Example
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW We are being watched. The way we act sets an example for those around us. When the Jewish people ...
First Impressions
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW People are not always the same on the inside as they appear on the outside. The image that someone projects doesn't necessarily tell the ...
Enjoying the Present
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW The manna that God provided for the Jews as they journeyed through the desert was a wonder food. It ...
Honesty Pays
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW When we hear the word "stealing" we usually think of robbers with masks and guns or a thief sneaking around in the night. However there ...
Being Humble
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW The portion this week teaches about the Passover holiday and how we shouldn't eat anything leavened ...
Say Little, Do Much
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Many times a person's actions speak louder than their words. Impressive sounding promises and claims are worth very little if they are not ...
Never Give Up Hope
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW There are some situations that may be difficult, but we can at least see a way out of them. Then there ...
Changing Your Life
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW Most people find it comfortable keep doing things the way they always have. Even when we discover that there may be a better way to behave ...
Trying Our Best
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW Sometimes it's possible to do the impossible. In this week's Portion, Batya, the daughter of Pharaoh, ...
Good For Others
by Nesanel Yoel SafranOVERVIEW It feels good to live up to our values and do what is right. But what should we do if the people around us aren't? Should we get involved ...
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Vayechi 5764
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW We all have great potential inside of us that we may not even realize. We can be unaware of what ...
Don't Blame Others
by Nesanel Yoel SafranIt is tempting to blame others when we make a mistake. This is especially true if they had encouraged us to do wrong in the first place. But this ...
Vayigash 5764
by Nesanel Yoel SafranNew! Torah Portion Coloring Pages OVERVIEW We all feel angry at times - it's part of life. But we still have choice whether we are going to stay ...
