Two men stand beside one another, loudly discussing and debating various points from Talmudic text and commentaries. They passionately analyze, debate, and defend their points of view in order to arrive at a mutual understanding of the text. The method of study is called Chavrusa (literally “friendship”), a traditional rabbinic approach to Talmudic study where two… Continue reading Three Relationships Everyone Needs in Life
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Three Great Reasons to Keep A Spiritual Journal
I have been keeping a diary since I could write in full sentences. Even though it was a Hello Kitty one with a lock, I was certain it was the perfect place to document all of my deepest thoughts and dreams. As I got older and began to have regular times of personal prayer and… Continue reading Three Great Reasons to Keep A Spiritual Journal
How to Live Each Day Like it’s Your Last
In his book of short reflections, “A Minute of Margin,” Richard Swenson shares the following provocative story about the people working on the 103rd floor of the Word Trade Center on 9/11: “…At 8:45 AM, people working on the 103rd floor were pouring their morning coffee, straightening their desks, reviewing their Tuesday appointments, bantering with… Continue reading How to Live Each Day Like it’s Your Last