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Digital Overload
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Israel
Our relationship with Israel – both as individuals and as communities – is rich, layered and multi-dimensional. The resources in this collection engage with the many different aspects of those relationships – peoplehood, history, culture, religion, identity, to name…
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Antisemitism
Acts of antisemitism are on the rise, pressing us to face scary realities in ways we may not be used to. How do we contend with our emotions and what is our call to action? Explore these resources to identify…
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Polarization
Polarization can be understood as the divergence of attitudes away from the center, toward ideological extremes. While disagreement and debate can be healthy and productive, dehumanizing and delegitimizing those who disagree with us robs us of our ability to work…
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Loneliness
Loneliness is a current epidemic which has resulted in children, teens and adults experiencing feelings of isolation at unprecedented rates. What can we do about it? These explorations will open possibilities for centering values that can be helpful in building…
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Digital Overload
There are tremendous benefits to living in a digitally connected world, but too much of a good thing may not be a good thing. How do we engage with the digital world in a way that reflects the values we…
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Cancel Culture
We live in a world where people are “cancelled” for their perceived wrongdoings. Is it long overdue accountability or mob justice and how do we navigate its complexities? These resources explore the values that can help us contend with today’s…
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Environment
Our climate is changing. How plants will respond will depend upon their adaptations. How we will respond will depend upon our actions. How can we navigate the changing realities of the natural world? How does our interconnectedness with nature shape…
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Social Justice
Poverty and inequalities are on the rise in many parts of the world. Economic and social crises of recent years have been made worse by the pandemic, natural disasters, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. How can we re-anchor a society…
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Responsibility
Responsibility
Authenticity
Authenticity
Community
Community
Dignity
Dignity
Forgiveness
Forgiveness
Solidarity
Solidarity
Tolerance
Tolerance
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Pride
Pride
Creativity
Creativity
Awareness
Awareness
Hope
Hope
Intentionality
Intentionality
Responsibility
We all have responsibilities – to ourselves and to others. Yet being responsible is not always easy. We are pushed and pulled in many directions. There are times we choose to hide from it, other times we bravely step into…
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Authenticity
The extent to which we show up fully as ourselves, even when pressured to do otherwise, is a true measure of authenticity. How we balance the calling to remain true to ourselves, while trying to fit it with others, is…
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Community
Throughout our lives we search to find people and places where we feel that we belong, that we are seen and valued. As we seek out different communities, we are confronted with questions about beliefs and boundaries, obligations and responsibility.…
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Dignity
The concept of human dignity is the belief that all people hold a special value that's tied solely to their humanity. It has nothing to do with their class, race, gender, religion, abilities, or any other factor other than the…
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Forgiveness
Forgive and forget? It’s not always so easy to let go. Yet holding onto anger isn’t productive or healthy for us either. The ability to both seek and accept forgiveness is an important skill to practice in today’s world where…
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Solidarity
Solidarity is that sense of being aligned with or standing alongside others. It is not just a feeling, it also implies behavior. But who is that behavior ultimately for? You or the people you are standing in solidarity with? In…
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Tolerance
Tolerance as a value is the willingness to accept feelings, beliefs, habits and ideas that are different from one’s own. In telling our own stories and building communities, how far do we go to bring in the voices, stories and…
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Mindfulness
In our world of our competing commitments, constant notifications and status updates, cultivating a sense of mindfulness can feel like an impossible task. Yet the ability to slow down, pause and focus on the moment, decision or person in front…
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Pride
The desire to express a sense of pride – in who we are, in what we stand for – can feel like the ultimate validation and celebration of one’s self. But what happens when expressing pride isn’t advantageous? And what…
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Creativity
The ability to produce or use original ideas lies at the root of the creative process. When we let the imagination go free, incredible things can take root. But unchecked creativity has its downsides.Where does the balance lie?
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Awareness
Awareness is a state of being conscious of oneself and one’s surroundings.Some things move us towards being more aware, other things get in the way. Figuring out which is which can better equip up to always keep our eyes wide…
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Hope
Hope is an optimistic state of mind based on an expectation of positive outcomes. While there is a reality on the ground, hope offers a space to imagine the ideal and consider the possibilities of what it would take to…
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Intentionality
When we are deliberate about and aware of every act that we perform and every experience that we have, then we are being intentional. It’s mostly a mental state of mind, but it demonstrates itself in the actions we take.
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