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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• What is harmful about fear and what is empowering
• What it takes to overcome our fears
• Moving forward despite fear
• Facing a world of rapid change with fear and hope
• How we can use fear as a tool
• Being grateful

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• What strong means
• What strength looks like
• Whether we need to be strong because of a perception of weakness
• Moral characteristics that typically accompany physical strength
• How characteristics of strength emerge in a community setting
• The strengths of mothers

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• A brief recap of the story of Purim
• What courage and insecurity look like
• How personal fear plays into the Purim story
• How Esther’s actions give her courage
• Power and responsibility
• How to confront fear and move forward

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• Expectations for the year ahead
• Who we are and how our surroundings shaped us
• How our family stories have impacted us
• Whether connectedness to others is a lost value
• How we can reinvigorate connectedness as a value
• Small actions that lead to connections
• Being together as a better way
• The importance of meaningful conversations

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• Why we always go back to the beginning
• How two stories of creation give us tools
• The value of multiplicity of views
• Reset opportunities in life
• How are text teaches us adaptability

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• How the words of Samuel resonate with us today
• Qualities of a good leader
• The impact of poor communication from leaders
• How to create positive change
• Why it’s so hard to be a good leader
• How we choose leaders
• Who we admire as leaders
• Our thoughts about leading from behind
• Best models of leadership
• How to influence people to see and hear one another

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• How community is a Jewish value
• The tension between individualism and community
• Working collaboratively vs. individually
• Having a sense of shared responsibility
• Family as the center of our circles of community
• Tools to support and engage with community
• How community supports us in times of need
• Creating community

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• How people stick together during times of trauma
• What our collective story teaches us about unexpected obstacles
• Tools and resources we access to get us through challenging times
• How showing up makes all the difference

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• Why we read the Torah in cycles
• The value of hearing stories over and over
• The importance of structure in our lives
• How we respond to the repetition of specific stories
• Finding anchors as we begin the New Year

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In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

• How we respond to rules and regulations
• What we should do with inexplicable rules
• How stories impact our responses to rules
• What helps us prepare for transitions
• Where it makes sense to be granular vs. open about rules
• How the Torah and the Talmud serve as a blueprint for the interaction of stories and rules
• How rules help us navigate transitions, interact and make the world a better place

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