Judy Gruen
Jewish Students Should Boycott Universities that Coddle Antisemites
November 15, 2023
It’s time for Jews to begin their own BDS movement against every college and university that cowers and equivocates in the face of virulent antisemitism on campus.
‘Gratitude with Grace’ Shows a Practical Guide to Living Life as a Gift
November 9, 2023
Written in a conversational but substantive style, the author offers a roadmap to the whys and hows of a life of gratitude.
American Christians Standing in Solidarity with Israel
October 26, 2023
Founded in 2006, CUFI is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States, whose mission is to “educate and empower millions of Americans to speak and act with one voice in defense of Israel and the Jewish people.”
Finding Emotional Balance During a Time of War
October 18, 2023
Despite this sudden and overwhelming war reality, we must live our lives. This means we need to learn to cope with our individual and communal trauma and fears. I offer the following ideas that resonate with me, and I hope will resonate with you, too.
Coping with Holiday Eating
September 22, 2023
Many people today are mindful of their weight and health, and try to avoid eating more than is good for them. This is doubly true when they are just hours away from another Shabbat or holiday meal.
Can Mindfulness Make Us Happier?
September 7, 2023
Judaism teaches that happiness is a cultivate mindset.
The Pleasures of a Book in Hand
August 31, 2023
When I hold a book in my hands, I enjoy one of life’s most sublime pleasures.
Managing Emotional Pain through Acceptance
August 17, 2023
Third in a series about Jewish Mindfulness
“Providence and Power”: Rabbi Soloveichik’s Insightful History of Jewish Leadership
August 9, 2023
“Providence and Power” presents insightful profiles of the most colorful and consequential Jewish political leaders over the past 3,000 years, from King David and Queen Esther through the 20th century’s Benjamin Disraeli, Louis B. Brandeis, David Ben-Gurion and Menachem Begin.
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