Grappling with Anti-Semitism – Part 1



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we speak about what Anti-Semitism means as a young person today.

We discuss:

  • What Anti-Semitism means from the vantage point of a 15- to 20-year-old
  • The kinds of incidents we see and experience
  • The connection between reactions to Israel policy and anti-Semitism
  • How our laws are embedded in our story, giving empathy a voice

 

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Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute to Offer Blessings



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we speak about how hard blessings are to offer and receive. We discuss:

  • Marking endings and beginnings
  • How the notion of blessings can be a source of empowerment
  • How we feel when we receive blessings
  • Being taught how to speak up for ourselves
  • Aligning our inner sense of self with how we are seen

 

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Why Be Grateful?



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss the connection between gratitude and:

  • Prayer
  • Food
  • Thanksgiving
  • How others benefit us

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Going Forth to a New Place



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we explore transitions.

We discuss:

  • What it’s like to enter a new place
  • What tools we have to ease the stresses of transition
  • Adapting to new ways of working and living
  • Whether change is a good thing
  • How we can keep moving forward in the face of obstacles

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Coming Out of Our COVID Cocoon-Part 2



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss part two of our reflections of the last year.

We discuss:

  • What the year ahead will look like
  • What will help us get through the next year
  • How we have changed – or not

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Coming Out of Our COVID Cocoon-Part 1



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss part one of our reflections of the last year.

We discuss:

  • Adapting the Biblical parallels to a new reality
  • Changing social dynamics
  • Our very personal experiences of the last year

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Destigmatizing Mental Illness



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss mental illness and how it is viewed in society.

We discuss:

  • Stigma surrounding mental illness
  • Lack of adequate mental healthcare
  • The importance of therapy
  • Biblical representations of mental health

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Seeing Ourselves in the Israelite Journey



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we reflect on how our lives and perspectives have changed in the past year. We discuss:

  • Our need for material objects
  • What our display of material objects at the Passover seder means to us
  • The meaning of “Let all who are hungry come and eat”
  • How our memories of this year may lead to a reframing for us in the future
  • Ways we want to think bigger this Passover

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Why Does Knowing Our Story Matter



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss the power of history and telling the tale:

  • Why complain? The story of the Israelites crossing the Sea of Reeds
  • How we relate to the complaints of the former slaves
  • Remembering vs. telling the story

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End of Year Reflections



In this episode of Tehillah Talks, we discuss:

  • Our reflections on 2020, as we conclude the book of Genesis and the calendar year
  • Where we feel most compelled to invest our energy and resources in the next year
  • What we have learned about what is important to us
  • What we want to hold onto from the past year
  • Our hope for the coming year

 

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