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Really, don't put off asking yourself these questions
…now a great and strong wind was crushing mountains and smashing boulders in the presence of The Holy One— The Holy One was not in the wind; and after…
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Ruth Schapira
Get to Know Yourself - a little bit
There is no better time to do this….to get to know yourself on a deeper level. The Jewish New Year will soon be here, and engaging in some stock-taking…
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Ruth Schapira
Unlock the Power of Self-Discovery
I’m happy you chose to read this today, and doing so might just change things….if you are open. How can we become our best selves? Thanks for choosing…
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Ruth Schapira
August 2023
Feeling the Love in the month of Elul
ELUL – FEELING THE LOVE We’re almost in the middle of the Hebrew month of Elul, a time of introspection before the High Holidays. What did you think of…
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Ruth Schapira
What we don't talk about
How many of us, when asked which 'prayer' we memorized as a kid, respond with The Shema? Prayer is in quotes because the Shema is not really that, is…
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Ruth Schapira
But I've been waiting all this time....
A story I love tells of a crazed man driving in circles, round and round, in the middle of a major city, looking for a parking spot. He’s in the throes…
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Ruth Schapira
July 2023
June 2023
LIFE is the Interview
Our spiritual traditions, whether Chasidic, Mussar*, or Kabbalah, encourage us to be aware of being in God's presence—-all the time. Wait a…
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Ruth Schapira
The Inner Meaning of Responsibility
Ironically, we live in an age when the idea of personal responsiblity seems outdated. What we often hear instead are excuses for bad behavior. I know…
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Ruth Schapira
Why do I only hear from you when you need something?
Here is my one attempt at a parable, such as it is: A little while ago, before you moved away, you had a very close friend. You spoke almost every day…
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Ruth Schapira
May 2023
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