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Judaism and Mental Health

WEBLearning and living a life of Torah is supposed to lead to psychological flourishing and general well-being. If done correctly, living a life infused with God and …

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The Indefatigable Jewish Woman Who Invented Public Health …

WEBIn 1922, The New York Times named Lillian one of the 12 greatest living American women. When she died in 1940, she had a Jewish funeral, then a massive …

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4 Core Jewish Values at the End of Life

WEBConclusion. Four core values: The pursuit of life, and the valuing of life of any quality or duration. Recognition that there is a time to die and that in the pursuit of life modern …

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5 Surprising Facts about Judaism, Health and Fitness

WEB1. You Are Your Body’s Keeper: Physical Fitness is Mandatory in Judaism. The Torah directives “And you shall take very good care of your bodies” 1 and “You shall walk in …

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The Mandate to Heal

WEBHealing is a partnership between God and a man. While God is the ultimate healer, He delegates part of His role to mankind and asks the physician to practice medicine for the …

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Combating the Stigma of Mental Illness

WEBCombating the stigma associated with mental health issues begins with education and open conversation. Increasing awareness about mental health can foster …

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The Life-Transforming Diet Stands The Test of Time

WEBWeight loss accelerates and feelings of energy and health abound. In fact, most people lose five to ten pounds during Phase 2. Phase 2 is simply a continuation of Phase 1. The …

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Covid and Our Mental Health

WEBMore than half of adults (53%) with children said they are concerned about the mental state of their children and almost half (48%) said the pandemic has caused mental health …

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Dr. Eger’s 10 Insights on How to Live Life Fully

WEB1. You don’t have crises; you have challenges. Dr Eger describes life as filled with suffering and struggle. Each challenge provides a chance to find hope in hopelessness. Every …

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7 Jewish Expressions to Start Using Today

WEBBaruch Hashem is one of the most common Jewish expressions, and it reminds us that everything in our lives – both the good and the seemingly bad – comes from the Divine. …

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Break The Cycle With a Spiritual Approach to Weight Loss

WEBHe wrote, “Look within yourself- you who are willing to listen and hear deeply- and you will see that this is a fundamental principle in human consciousness”. 5. We learn from the …

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Crash Course in Jewish Blessings

WEBIn Hebrew, the root that means “bless” is b.r.kh, and the Sages explain that it means “to increase” or “bring down Divine abundance.”. When I “bless” you, I am asking God to …

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Smartphones and Kids: Harmful Effects and What to Do About It

WEBEven moderate smartphone and other high tech use can harm our kids' mental health, Prof. Twenge has found. Kids who use social media every day are 13% more likely to have …

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Eradicating Polio: When Two Jewish Researchers Changed the World

WEBBefore the mid-1950s, polio cases surged in the United States and around the world each summer. Up to 50,000 Americans became infected each year; in 1952, 3,000 people …

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Smartphones’ Negative Effects: A Summary of the Latest …

WEBDrivers were on their phones in 52% of all car crashes in the US in 2016. Smartphones take a toll on our mental health, as well. One 2016 study at the University of Illinois found …

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Our Favorite Jewish Quotes, Sayings, & Proverbs Aish

WEB1. “In Jewish history there are no coincidences.” – Elie Wiesel. If you would have asked me my favorite Yiddish word, I would have said bashert.It translates into the idea that Wiesel …

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Great Yiddish Words, Expressions, Phrases & Sayings Aish

WEBHonor is dearer than money! Az me ken nit vi me vil, muz men vellen vi me ken. If you can’t do what you like, you must like what you can do. Mit gelt ken men nit shtoltsiren, me ken …

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Tehillim (Psalms) for Israel, Protection, & More Aish

WEBThe prayer can be in your own words and language. Most Hebrew editions of Tehillim include prayers to be said when one concludes his recitation, especially ones said for an …

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