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Howard Witkin

The Kindness Paradox - Pirkei Avot 1:5

The Kindness Paradox - Pirkei Avot 1:5

by Howard Witkin

Genuine kindness occurs when our sole motivation is caring about the welfare of others.

Active Learning: Pirkei Avot 1:4

Active Learning: Pirkei Avot 1:4

by Howard Witkin

To truly understand Torah, philosophical principles need to be translated into action.

Mind-Boggling Choices: Pirkei Avot 1:3

Mind-Boggling Choices: Pirkei Avot 1:3

by Howard Witkin

God could have created a bunch of puppets. He created humans instead.

Three Pillars - Pirke Avot 1:2

Three Pillars - Pirke Avot 1:2

by Howard Witkin

A chair needs three legs to stand. Our spiritual lives also have a 3-part balance.

Unlocking Ancient Wisdom - Pirkei Avot 1:1

Unlocking Ancient Wisdom - Pirkei Avot 1:1

by Howard Witkin

The first in a series on ethical lessons from a widely studied section of Talmudic literature.

A Holocaust Survivor in Quarantine

A Holocaust Survivor in Quarantine

I'm an Intensive Care Physician who Contracted Coronavirus

I'm an Intensive Care Physician who Contracted Coronavirus

Famous NY Mohel Passes Away from COVID-19

Famous NY Mohel Passes Away from COVID-19

Girls' Names

Girls' Names

One Rabbi's Dream to Close All Shuls

One Rabbi's Dream to Close All Shuls

God and the Coronavirus

God and the Coronavirus

Boys' Names

Boys' Names

When God Means Business

When God Means Business