Shabbat Table Talk

Avoiding Jealousy and Mockery

We live in an age of rapid online communication, and there are plenty of positives as well as negatives that come with this. The speed of modern-day communication is incredible. With the click of a computer key or phone button our words and thoughts can be sent across the world instantly. Th…

The Origins of Yeah, But...

Jeff Hayden wrote in Inc Magazine, “These are 2 of the worst words you can ever use: 'Yeah, But', Both because of what they say about you... and how you feel about other people”. When people use “Yeah, But” they are inserting their own slant and agenda onto their observations which m…

The Original GPS System

Summertime is approaching and many have begun planning their summer road trips and vacations. Does anyone remember a Trip-Tik? How about the maps from AAA? Nowadays the only preparation necessary is a phone and the Waze or Google Maps app to lead the way.

When our ancestors traversed throug…

The Anatomy of a Leader

Leadership is so important and there is an abundance of literature and coursework on the topic. Leaders are often held to a different standard, being that they are so often in the public eye. Leaders are looked to for inspiration, direction, and to set the tone for their organizations. Yet, …

Shavuot and the End of COVID-19

During the height of the fear, anxiety, and tumult of COVID-19, we all hoped, prayed, and longed for its speedy conclusion. The loss of life, the shutting down of society as we knew it, and the fear of the unknown was crippling. There are still long term Covid effects that remain for many. I…