Tammuz 5781: Taking Care of the World Around Us
They say the only thing we have when we leave this world is the mitzvot we did while were in it. It’s not the clothes in our closets or the money in our bank accounts. We all have limited time on this earth and it’s a constant balance figuring out exactly where we should put our efforts and live. To counter that feeling, I’ve been trying to just look at the small moments, the granular breakdown of life that feels so much more approachable and manageable in the day-to-day.
Turning Pain Into Activism and Style with Elisheva Rishon
Growing up as a Black woman in a primarily white, Orthodox Jewish community wasn’t always easy for Elisheva Rishon. Despite Judaism being a religion that prides itself on acceptance, negativity and discrimination can unfortunately exist beneath and on the surface — even among the attitudes of the most upstanding Jews. While the Torah is perfect, humans are the ones who carry it out, and often, we falter.
7 Ways to Feel More Confident Right Now
A healthy confidence level can only lead to greater things in the world. True humility doesn’t come from feeling like nothing. It comes from knowing all your strengths and doing your part to bring them out into the world yet being humble in understanding that they come from your Creator.
How Amanda Thum Infused Her Life with Confidence and Now Helps Others Find Their Own
Confidence is a muscle — one that ideally grows over time. It’s often a daily challenge and lifelong process. There are so many reasons one might struggle with confidence. Even those who grew up in idyllic homes may still struggle based on societal influences or difficulties with friendships. That’s what Amanda Thum, 28, founder of The Confidence Class, is working hard to reverse.
Nourish Your Soul From the Outside In: Meet Ora, of Ora’s Amazing Herbal
Taking care of our bodies is a spiritual thing. It’s a mitzvah to feed our bodies healthful, nourishing food, move them and nurture the vessel our soul lives in every single day. Ora Assayag, 47, of Ora’s Amazing Herbal feels this passion deep in her core and has built an entire company of salves, skincare products and oils for so many conditions that heal and soothe our bodies from the outside in.
Reflecting on the Meron Tragedy: Creating Purpose Through the Pain
I had been looking forward to Thursday night all week. Our local Moscow shul was having a big Lag B’Omer party. There was a festive meal complete with a giant wok of plov (a Russian rice and meat dish), a face painter for the kids and a bonfire, of course. Due to COVID-19, this was my son, Ezra’s, first Lag B’Omer. He’s 15 months old and as the men danced and sang, I stood there watching, holding him in my arms, the firelight dancing all around his face. He would not stop clapping.
On Ditching Diet Culture: How Shira Rosenbluth Created a Life of Self-Love
Conversations around dieting, losing weight and eating often seem unavoidable. Eating is something you have to do every day, after all. In the Jewish world, we have Shabbat every week—a spiritual day but also one focused on large meals with tons of food. Unfortunately, greater society is heavily focused on diet culture and appearance, and these things don’t always go together. Enter Shira Rosenbluth.
10 One-Minute Things You Can Do to Feel Great Right Now
In the craziness of daily life, it can feel like we don’t have time for anything extra, especially self-care. This list is about to prove that wrong. In just one minute, you can stop and change the way your entire day feels. Nothing is more important than your wellbeing, so making that a priority is essential. Plus, it not only benefits you—everyone in your orbit will feel the goodness.
How to Prepare for Birth and Motherhood: 10 Minutes With Lauren Seidman
Labor, birth, and the transition to motherhood can be hard to fully understand until you’re in it, but Lauren Seidman, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, provides classes, coaching, and support groups to help expecting and new parents on this journey. The mother of three, now 30, worked as a consultant for six years, before deciding to leave her job there in order to be more available for her then 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter.
Four Pesach Lessons We Can Turn to All Year Long
When a holiday comes around, it’s easy to fall under the pressure to “feel” a certain way throughout it. We have a mitzvah to be b’simcha (happy) during Jewish holidays. So, if you’re stressed out, overwhelmed, or just kind of apathetic, it’s easy to feel guilty. (Hello, Jewish guilt!) This year, by letting myself be, I actually came away with some life-changing reflections.
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