6,000 Jews in a Christmasy Hotel

December 22, 2011
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Last week, I had the pleasure of working at a convention in the DC area. The URJ Biennial is a gathering of  Reform Jews filled with learning, planning, singing, praying, and socializing. I’d been to Biennials before, but never as a staff member. This year, I went as a representative of my organization, an affiliate [...]

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Cookie Comforts

December 8, 2011

This post is sponsored by Tempur-Pedic, the brand millions of owners trust to deliver their best night’s sleep every night. Enjoy our Buy 2, get 1 free pillow offer now and give the gift of custom comfort to someone you love. Every year around Hanukkah time, my mom and I get together and make cookies. [...]

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A Letter to My Grandmother

December 6, 2011

Dear Gawa, When Mom and I got to Cleveland on Friday, we went to the cemetery to visit you. Even though it’s been a few years, it was still strange to walk across the damp grass, counting the headstones until we got to yours. Mom teared up, and I did too. We miss you every [...]

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A Reminder to Be Conscious of Those Around Us

December 1, 2011

Sometimes we get so consumed with what we have to get done, that we forget the people around us. There’s a well-known quote about being kind to everyone you meet because you never know what battles they are fighting, and it’s also true on a smaller scale. For example, before you ream out a customer [...]

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Handling the Intangibles

November 29, 2011
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Every once in a while, I read a book that truly touches me. The message is just what I needed to hear, and it applies to my life in an almost freakishly accurate way. I just finished reading My Year with Eleanor, the true story of a young journalist who uses Eleanor Roosevelt as a [...]

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Being Grateful for Life’s Challenges

November 22, 2011

If you know anything about me or this blog, you are probably aware that I’m a big proponent of gratitude. I believe that gratitude should be part of of each and every day, not just the special occasions and holidays. But, since the Day of Giving Thanks is upon us, I wanted to take the [...]

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Friends & Co-Workers

November 17, 2011
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Most people spend the majority of every day at work. It’s certainly much more enjoyable if we like what we’re doing, and the people we’re doing it with. But, what about becoming friends with our co-workers and spending some of that rare out of office time together? Regardless of whether you ever cross into friend [...]

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On Declaring Independence

November 15, 2011
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We live in a society where independence is highly revered. It’s something we aspire to, a goal we seek to obtain. Independence is associated with strength and freedom, and often power. While it’s definitely important to strive for independence in certain areas of our lives, we also have to remember that there are some things [...]

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People Power

November 8, 2011
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I love stories; writing them, telling them, listening to them. It’s through our stories that we learn about each other and develop connections. Storytelling is also a great way for brands to give insight into who they are, and to show that they care who we are as well. One great example of a brand [...]

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