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"The Path of Blessing" by, Rabbi Marsha Prager

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  It's possible to feel wonderful, and energized  by giving and receiving blessings. 1. A blessing is a focusing and a statement of intention and good will. It is a wonderful gift to give to a child, a friend or an enemy. There is no right or wrong way to do this other than asking permission from the person and asking what they would like or need. For example: What do you really need?                        (something big or small)                         (A family need, a personal need) The one who gives the blessing gives their full attention, entire focus on the person and repeats their request. Sharing the Blessing: A blessing is a focusing and a statement of intention and goodwill. The most important gift the blessing holds         is being seen, being heard and tenderly affirmed by the person giving the blessing. A blessing can be given to a child, a friend, a pet or even to an enemy. In our fast paced society this is truly a tremendous gift. 2. How to Seal a Blessing: A verb

"CAN WE RISE" - a wonderful book of spiritual exercises by Ruth K. Henry

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  https://www.amazon.com/Can-Rise-Questions-Collective-Transformation/dp/B08HW34RPC https://ruthkhenry.com/rise-to-change

The Meaning of Memorial Day

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https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/memorial-day https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/memday.pdf

5 Poems for the Ukraine, by Kim Stafford

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  https://www.rattle.com/five-poems-for-ukraine-by-kim-stafford/ If any of you have any poems or writings in tribute to or in solidarity with the Ukraine, Please Share!

The Gendler Grapevine Project

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  https://www.gendlergrapevine.org/ "The Gendler Grapevine Project's mission is to celebrate and perpetuate the inspiring leadership of Rabbi Everett Gendler by offering financial and support for innovative, effective, replicable, and lasting initiatives within the Jewish community that promote environmental sustainability and social justice." R.I.P  Rabbi Everett Gendler -  August 8, 1928 - April 1, 2022 by offering financial and informational support for innovative, effective, replicable, and lasting initiatives within the Jewish community that promote environmental sustainability and social justice. by offering financial and informational support for innovative, effective, replicable, and lasting initiatives within the Jewish community that promote environmental sustainability and social justice.

THE BOOK OF HOPE - by, Jane Goodall and Doug Adams

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https://news.janegoodall.org/2021/05/11/dr-goodalls-new-book-book-of-hope-provides-hope-in-2021/

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert, 98, takes to TikTok to share her story

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_tjNHRm5rw Lily Ebert by Ishbel Myerscough