Imagine two of your friends who don’t know one another are on vacation…in the same week, the same city, and the same resort, but come back with entirely different experiences. One had the time of his life enjoying every moment while the other couldn’t wait to leave. How could it be?
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What is unique about a Jewish celebration? There is probably (and often kosher) food, some Jewish style dancing, and many rituals and customs associated with the day. From the beginning of this Parsha we learn that there is something more fundamental to be understood about a Jewish celebrati…
When presented with a situation, often we pay it attention until we are satisfied, and we take our eyes off the matter assuming it will play out how we conjecture. Yet quite often it simply is not so. Our task is to see it through until the ending and then draw conclusions.
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There’s nothing quite like seeing a child’s face when they realize they grew an inch or two since the last time they were measured. Graduating from the highchair to the kitchen table or no longer needing the car seat are momentous and memorable for a child and their family.
Yet there is…
Relationships are bound to hit bumps in the road. People may say something that feels hurtful, do something that feels painful, and a repair is in order. Yet if and when the apology does ensue, do the bad feelings truly melt away? Is it just a matter of time until it dissipates, or do the em…
