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BINA Living

Ancient Jewish wisdom applied in a modern world through Personal growth.

This month’s classes:

Friday, January 24
Pre-Shabbat Inspiration & Meditation
BINA Living
Starts 9:00AM
Friday, January 31
Pre-Shabbat Inspiration & Meditation
BINA Living
Starts 9:00AM
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R.E.L.A.T.E Part one cont. - AUDIT YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

A respectful relationship needs constant maintenance. Over time we face the risk of slipping back into our default position which is sometimes less tolerant of other people’s differences.

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HARMLESS GOSSIP?

Judaism considers gossip a serious transgression. But what is the definition of gossip? Is it only malicious slander that is harmful to another, or can it even be a casual, harmless comment that is negative?

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Good Lying

I heard you explain that harmless lies are also bad. You explained that “truth” is…

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NOW YOU INVITE ME?!!

Question:At the Seder, following Kiddush, the…

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BREAKING THE EIGHTEEN MINUTE RULE

It is well-known that Matzah is baked very quickly. From start to finish it must not take longer than eighteen minutes…

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I am often puzzled by the following. When someone…

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THE SOURCE OF HAPPINESS

Haman had everything he wished for, but could not find real happiness. In a relatively short time Haman rose from a simple life to becoming the Prime Minister of the Persian Empire…

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R.E.L.A.T.E. Part 1 - Applied Respect

So the theory is good. You acknowledge the individuality of the other and are committed to preserving, valuing and cherishing it. But how do you apply “respect”. What does it look like in practice…

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R.E.L.A.T.E. Part 1 - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Respect is not just an attitude – it is a practice, and one that needs training.

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IT'S GOOD TO BE CRAZY

‘Crazy’, ‘insane’ or ‘irrational’ are all words normally associated with something negative. If someone acts crazy we encourage them to be normal.

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R.E.L.A.T.E - Part 1 Continued  - Giving and Receiving

Here is another component of respect. There are two types of relationships. There is the hierarchical relationship, where one individual is superior to the other and/or an authority figure, like parent/child, employer/employee or teacher/student…

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