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by Rabbi Ken Brodkin

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Rabbi Benjamin Blech
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2020 Vision: The Year in Review 2020 Vision: The Year in Review

2020 Vision: The Year in Review

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4 Ways to See Things from a New Perspective

Society

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Change your perspective, change your life.

When Grief Walks In

Society

When Grief Walks In

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Coming to grips with the death of my father.

2020: A Year of Benefits and Better Habits

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2020: A Year of Benefits and Better Habits

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We all know the terrible losses and disruptions of 2020. It is worth enumerating the numerous benefits as well.

I'm Proud to Vaccinate Against Coronavirus

I'm Proud to Vaccinate Against Coronavirus

by Dr. Jacob L. Freedman

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When Covid is Over: The Hidden Blessings of 2020

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

When Covid is Over: The Hidden Blessings of 2020

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There are blessings waiting to blossom in the aftermath of our global confrontation with the angel of death.

Lifestyle of a Hasidic Woman

Women

Lifestyle of a Hasidic Woman

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A deep dive into the Hasidic world of Boro Park, guided by Malky, a resident.

Technology and Blessings

Society

Technology and Blessings

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Say what you want about the dangers of technology, can you imagine how lonely and isolated we would be now without it?

Paying the Utility Debts for 114 Strangers

Society

Paying the Utility Debts for 114 Strangers

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What drove Mike Esmond to generously pay overdue utility bills for strangers at risk of their gas and water being turned off?

Lilith: The Real Story

Women

Lilith: The Real Story

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Why it's a mistake to make Lilith an icon of Jewish feminism.

Living a Meaningful Life during the Pandemic

Society

Living a Meaningful Life during the Pandemic

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How we choose to deal with pain determines our quality of life.

Tony Hsieh’s Tragic Death

Society

Tony Hsieh’s Tragic Death

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It’s not enough to solve problems for the rest of society when you’re neglecting your own critical issues.

A Lesser Person

Society

A Lesser Person

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Is my child less of a human being because of some plastic and metal encasing her legs?

Roald Dahl’s Anti-Semitism

Society

Roald Dahl’s Anti-Semitism

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Roald Dahl’s family has apologized for the author’s anti-Semitism. Is it enough?

Jamie Geller’s Bold, Scary Move

Society

Jamie Geller’s Bold, Scary Move

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She’s taken on the position of Aish’s Chief Media & Marketing Officer.

Trapped and Bickering During Covid-19

Dear Emuna

Trapped and Bickering During Covid-19

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Help! Cabin fever is leading to petty bickering with my husband – and worse.

After the Election: How to Reconcile with People on the Opposite Side of the Political Spectrum

Society

After the Election: How to Reconcile with People on the Opposite Side of the Political Spectrum

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How to bridge the seemingly unbridgeable chasm that exists between irreconcilable political views.

Watching Maradona Play Made Me a Believer

Society

Watching Maradona Play Made Me a Believer

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Encountering treachery and awe during the World Cup.

How Rabbi Sacks Changed the Life of This Soviet-Bred Mother

Society

How Rabbi Sacks Changed the Life of This Soviet-Bred Mother

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I was angry at the Communist regime that separated me from the basic connection to my Jewish heritage. Rabbi Sacks' wisdom inspired my journey home.

Demonizing Pfizer’s Jewish CEO

Society

Demonizing Pfizer’s Jewish CEO

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A Greek newspaper is attacking Albert Bourla with anti-Semitic tropes.

Monstrous Mercy

Society

Monstrous Mercy

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A nurse in England was charged with murdering 8 babies in the neonatal unit. The charges are shocking, but not surprising.

Music Is the Highest

Arts

Music Is the Highest

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For Daniel Zamir, making music is the ultimate spiritual experience.

The Foundation Stone of American Democracy: The 1620 Mayflower Compact

Society

The Foundation Stone of American Democracy: The 1620 Mayflower Compact

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Why John Quincy Adams regarded what the Mayflower passengers accomplished with something approaching awe.

Your Remarkable Skin

Science & Medicine

Your Remarkable Skin

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Like the lid on a coffee cup, your skin is hardwired to serve three critical roles.

The Moral Businessman

Society

The Moral Businessman

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Choosing between what feels right and what the law allows you to get away with.

Alex Trebek’s Quiet Dignity

Society

Alex Trebek’s Quiet Dignity

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Reflections on the game show host from three Jewish contestants.

Yes, Virginia, the Patriarchs Really Did Ride on Camels

Science & Medicine

Yes, Virginia, the Patriarchs Really Did Ride on Camels

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The New York Times was wrong: Archaeological data about the camel actually affirms the accuracy and antiquity of the Genesis accounts.

After the Election, Choosing Connection

Society

After the Election, Choosing Connection

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Now that the election is over, it’s time to put down the hatchet and pick up the phone to connect to those on the other side of the political divide.

Why Were Comments Disabled on My Last Article?

Society

Why Were Comments Disabled on My Last Article?

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We can disagree vehemently and vote differently, but we cannot turn differences into divisiveness, or dialogue into bullying, vitriol, and demeaning language.

How to Deal with People You Think Are Dead Wrong

Video – Inspiring Hope

How to Deal with People You Think Are Dead Wrong

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Don't hate them; pray for their well being.

As a Rabbi, I Won't Tell You How to Vote

Society

As a Rabbi, I Won't Tell You How to Vote

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And neither should anyone else.

Covid-19 Is Wreaking Havoc on My Marriage

Dear Emuna

Covid-19 Is Wreaking Havoc on My Marriage

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I always thought we had a good marriage but these days we are constantly getting on each other’s nerves.

Vienna Terror Attacks

Society

Vienna Terror Attacks

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I was mailing in my application for Austrian citizenship during the Vienna terror attacks.

Jewish Leadership During Cholera Epidemic, 1848

Society

Jewish Leadership During Cholera Epidemic, 1848

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Life was at stake. A young Rabbi Yisrael Salanter was moved to take forceful action.

Former Muslim Terrorist and Holocaust Survivor Confront Prejudice

Society

Former Muslim Terrorist and Holocaust Survivor Confront Prejudice

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Two people with radically different pasts come together to fight hate and anti-Semitism.

$2000 Bottle of Wine Mix-Up

Society

$2000 Bottle of Wine Mix-Up

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Businessmen who ordered a $2000 bottle of wine didn't notice the difference when they received a $18 bottle instead.

Suing Neo-Nazis in America

Society

Suing Neo-Nazis in America

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Amy Spitalnick is seeking justice against neo-Nazis involved in the 2017 Charlottesville rally.

Talking to Ben Shapiro without Discussing Politics

Society

Talking to Ben Shapiro without Discussing Politics

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How not to let the election ruin your friendships with those you vehemently disagree with.

Jealous of a Friend

Dear Emuna

Jealous of a Friend

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She just got engaged to a wonderful guy who was suggested to me. How do I feel happy for her?

Human Dignity and Political Power

Society

Human Dignity and Political Power

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The Torah’s radical approach to emergency powers and the worth of every human being.

Professor Hillel Furstenberg: In His Prime

Science & Medicine

Professor Hillel Furstenberg: In His Prime

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The gifted Hebrew University mathematician has accrued the field’s most coveted prizes while finding God’s Hand in the randomness of the universe.

How 3 Previous Pandemics Changed the World

Society

How 3 Previous Pandemics Changed the World

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From the rise and fall of major religions to the very structure of society, mass outbreaks have challenged paradigms that appeared set in stone. There’s a chance COVID-19 will, too.

Lessons from Lockdown

Society

Lessons from Lockdown

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My top three transformative takeaways.

Embracing Insecurity: COVID-19 and Sukkot

Video – Inspiring Hope

Embracing Insecurity: COVID-19 and Sukkot

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The pandemic has stripped away security. But we don't need the security of yesterday to be happy today.

A Doctor’s Diary: Genetic Instructions

Science & Medicine

A Doctor’s Diary: Genetic Instructions

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Welcome to the incredible, uniquely Human Library that simply boggles the mind.

The Difference between Success and Happiness

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The Difference between Success and Happiness

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