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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the importance of “Making Meaning Out of the Bad Times and the Good”. We all have ups and downs in our life. What gets us through them is the ability to continue to make our lives meaningful. Listen to […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the importance of “Paying It Back”. Relationships, families, communities are all places in which people both give and receive from one another. But sometimes it goes wrong and we end up giving and not receiving. Listen to some insights […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about following your calling. In the story of Jonah, our hero (Jonah) starts by trying to run away from his calling, and only over time does he realize that he is meant to follow his purpose. Please let us know […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about Powerlessness and Powerfullness. While Jewish holidays are primarily mandated by the Torah, Simchat Torah is slightly different. It was created when the Jews went into the diaspora and was created as a populous holiday. It gave the opportunity for […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the four fruits of the holiday of Sukkkot, and discusses what they have to teach us. What will you do in the year ahead to bring people in to the work that you do and into your life? Please […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about Yom Kippur and the promises that we wish we had made in the year that has passed. Instead of just thinking about what commitments you want to be freed from, what commitments do you want to make in the […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the end of the information era. In the amidah, there is a statement about Widom, insight and knowledge. What are the differences? What are the areas in which you have knowledge? How about wisdom? Please let us know your […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the “baggage” that we could let go of. During Rosh Hashanah there is a tradition of tashlich in which Jews bring bread to the river to throw away their sins. What kind of tashlich would you like to get rid […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about influence. We all use influence all of the time. In our work, in our families, in our relationships, we are often trying to influence those around us. In the Talmud they say that we each have an area of […]
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In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about Social Media, and the ways in which we can use it in meaningful ways. In biblical times, there were many things that could only be done in public settings, the “social network” of the day. How are you using […]
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