How to Strengthen Your Commitment to Judaism

Dear Friends,

The following article contains 9 strategies to help us strengthen our commitment to Judaism. Choose one which resonates most with you.

How to Strengthen Your Commitment to Judaism

Have a great week,

Yaakov

3 Fundamental Mitzvot

Dear Friends,

Along this month's theme of living the Torah's wisdom, here is an article on, "3 Fundamental Mitzvot." (Please click on the title to access).

Have a great week,

Yaakov

The Hidden Side of the Ten Commandments

Dear Friends,

This Tuesday night is Shavuot when we celebrate God giving us the Torah, represented by the Ten Commandments.

The Hidden Side of the Ten Commandments

Have a Chag Sameach and a great week,

Yaakov

Sivan: Living the Torah's Wisdom

Dear Friends,

This post is about the Jewish month of Sivan, as it relates to The Chazak Plan: A 12 Month Journey to Spiritual Strength.

Rosh Chodesh Sivan begins Thursday night, the 25th of May, and lasts for one day

The festival of Shavuot occurs during this month. On Shavuot, we celebrate receiving on Mount Sinai the Torah, God’s instruction manual for life. Even those who are unaffiliated, without realizing it, observe part of the Torah. Take for example the 10 Commandments, many already believe in God, do not worship idols, honor their parents, do not commit murder, adultery etc.

Begin at whatever level of observance you are currently on, and pick one area you are motivated to strengthen this month. At the end of each day/week, you can mark off on your checklist if you kept that observance. 

Question for the month:
“What area of observance will I strengthen this month or at least learn more about?”

Reading for the month:
“What Does God Want from Me?”

Take care and may God grant us success in the coming month,

Yaakov

6 Ways to Deal with Critical Family Members

Dear Friends, 

Happy Lag B'Omer! (For info on the day, click here). 

Continuing this month's theme of enhancing relationships, what do we do with family members who we love, but who are very critical of us?

6 Ways to Deal with Critical Family Members

Have a great week,

Yaakov 

How to Give Constructive Feedback without Sounding Critical

Dear Friends,

As caring people, we like to give constructive criticism in order to help others. Unfortunately, often, if the criticism is not wanted, giving it can do more harm than good.

So before giving criticism, make sure the person is really interested in hearing it.

How to Give Constructive Feedback without Sounding Critical

Have a great week,

Yaakov

You’re Not Arrogant, But Are You Truly Humble?

Dear Friends,

You’re Not Arrogant, But Are You Truly Humble?

Increasing our humility will have wide ranging beneficial effects.

Have a great week,

Yaakov