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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.

The Meaning of Some More Jewish Last Names

The Meaning of Some More Jewish Last Names

After Their Son’s Death, Parents Help Thousands of Families to Fight Cancer

After Their Son’s Death, Parents Help Thousands of Families to Fight Cancer

Of Margaritas and Modesty

Of Margaritas and Modesty

I Grew Up Denying The Holocaust, Then I Led A Trip To Auschwitz

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I Grew Up Denying The Holocaust, Then I Led A Trip To Auschwitz

Five Habits of Happy People

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Five Habits of Happy People

Adopting 9 Jewish Orphans

Adopting 9 Jewish Orphans

Keanu Reeves Doesn’t Touch Women

Keanu Reeves Doesn’t Touch Women

Girls' Names

Girls' Names