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September 14, 2012

Episode Six: Love & Fear (Part Three)

In Episode Six of Jewish Food for Thought: An Animated Series, “Love & Fear (Part Three)”, Hanan and his parents discuss the complicated role of fear in your life.
Is love related to fear, and if so, how? How can the space between two people actually bring you closer together? What can you learn from fear? And even when you are fearful, can you choose to trust?
Please let us know your thoughts. What did this animation make you think about? How do you feel that fear is connected to finding and being in love?.
Jewish Food for Thought is made possible through the support of The Covenant Foundation and the Foundation for Jewish Culture.

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September 11, 2012

Four Cubits of Influence

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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September 7, 2012

Sanctifying Your Social Media

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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September 5, 2012

Episode Five: Love & Fear (Part Two)

In Episode Five of Jewish Food for Thought: An Animated Series, “Love & Fear (Part Two)”, Hanan and his parents discuss the reasons why people use fear to feel powerful.
They discuss the ways that people use fear in order to feel in control. In thinking about fear, Hanan and his parents discuss Adam and Eve, and the fear that they felt after eating from the tree of knowledge.
Please let us know your thoughts. What did this animation make you think about? Do you use fear in order to feel more in control?.
Jewish Food for Thought is made possible through the support of The Covenant Foundation and the Foundation for Jewish Culture.

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September 4, 2012

Recycled Souls And The New Year

In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about self-reflection as we approach the Jewish New Year. People have been struggling with the question of self-determination and free-will in our lives throughout history. We generally assume that we have free-will which is both empowering, but also puts a […]

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August 31, 2012

The Power Of Irrational Thinking

In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about magical thinking. Magical thining refers to irrational beliefs that lead us to believe that the universe (or God) gives us signs on what we are supposed to do. What are the big truths that guide your life? How many […]

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August 28, 2012

Which Relationships Will Live, And Which Will Die?

In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about the many relationships that we have. Some relationships are long-lasting, and others do not. He asks the question of how we let relationships go. There is an ancient text that instructs us to separate ourselves from those who are […]

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August 24, 2012

Max Yasgur, Farming, and God

In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about his memories of the documentary on Woodstock, and the farmer Max Yasgur on whose farm the concert took place. He talks about the important role that farming plays in Jewish tradition. How do you get in touch with nature? […]

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August 21, 2012

You Needn’t Be A Martyr

In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity talks about martyrdom. He talks about the fact that we live in a time, when we don’t really need to be phycial or emotional martyrs. Have their been times in your life when you have felt that you needed to be […]

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August 14, 2012

What Would YOU Do With A Month?

In this episode of Meet Me At the Tzomet (the Intersection) Rabbi Arnie Samlan, of Jewish Connectivity asks the question “what would you do if you had a month?” There was a time when people did get to take time to recharge their batteries, to try something new, and to study, but those days are hard to find […]