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Rabbi David Wolpe is the rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. Previously, he taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York, where he served as assistant to the chancellor. He has taught at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, and at Hunter College in New York. He lectures widely at…

Born in Bloomington, Indiana, Norris J. Chumley, M.A., M.Ph., was an overweight baby who eventually grew to be an overweight child and then an overweight adult. After years of battling bad eating habits and negative emotions, Chumley had a change of heart. During a turning point in his life, he decided to attend support group…

The true principle is that even reality is not really real, and even falsehood is not unreal. It is not something calculable. Like space, it cannot be cultivated. If any intellectual fabrication occurs in the mind, then it is governed by measurements. This is like divination signs—they are governed by metal, wood, fire, and earth.…

“Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones. And when you have finished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” –Victor Hugo

Prayer is not asking for what you think you want, but asking to be changed in ways you can’t imagine. –Kathleen Norris

Sarah lied, saying, “I did not laugh,” for she was frightened. But He replied, “You did laugh.” The men set out from there and looked down toward Sodom, Abraham walking with them to see them off. Now the Lord had said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, since Abraham is…

Matthew 11: 16-24 16 “But to what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, 17 ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say,…

A faith healer asked Moshe how his family was getting along. “They’re all fine,” Moshe said, “Except my uncle. He’s very sick.” “Your uncle is not sick,” the faith healer said. “He THINKS he’s sick.” Two weeks later, the faith healer ran into Moshe on the street. “How is your uncle getting along?” he asked.…

[16] But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, [17] And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented. [18] For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they…

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