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.
Meat and Dairy Meal Ideas for Your Shavuot Table
For weeks now, we’ve been counting up the days during the period called the Omer, which takes place between Pesach and Shavuot. Every day we get just a little bit closer to commemorating one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar. Soon—in less than a wee—we’ll, G-d-willing, be celebrating the holiday of Shavuot, when we received the Torah at Mount Sinai. Each year, we reaffirm our commitment to the Torah and the laws Hashem gave us on that day (or two days if you live outside of Israel). Whether you indulge in meat or dairy on Shavuot, these recipes will ensure that your table is festive and your food delicious.
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.
Third Meal Ideas You’ll Want to Try Immediately
Some call it seudat shlishit, others shalosh seudos and others, third meal. However you refer to it, it’s the last of the three meals served on Shabbat. During the winter months, this meal’s in the late afternoon, but as the weather warms and Shabbat gets later, this meal can become a proper dinner.
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.
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