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Once in a lifetime

I don\’t know about you, but I\’ve had it up to here with once-in-a-lifetime events.

The Book of Jonah: when doves call

It\’s time for Jonah again. I cherish this prophet, whose Hebrew name, \”Yonah\” means \”dove,\”

Polish the Soul for Elul

Elul is traditionally a month for polishing the soul. During this time, we search ourselves for blemishes. Then, through the process of teshuvah, we polish and refine ourselves. The culmination of this refinement is the fast of Yom Kippur, from which we hope to emerge shining and radiant.

Power of Vows

Our ancestors understood that when we make a vow, promising to give something to God, or take an oath regarding our own actions, this was the highest and most serious endeavor, as the power of speech is what separates us most critically from the animal world. \”Baruch She\’amar V\’hayah Ha\’olam, God spoke and the world came into being.\”

Finding Tools That Give Life Meaning

Accepting life\’s ambiguity has gotten me through a lot over the years, particularly this year, as the extremes of experience challenge any vestiges of hope I have held for things to have predictable outcomes. Say what you will about Katrina and cancer, they can be excellent teachers.

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