First Aliya


Making sense out of tragedy:
Dear Rabbi Shlomo: I had a very hard year…

Savoring:
What is the good in earthly pleasures?

********Three good things:
How can I make my davening more growth oriented?***********

Sadness = losing battle.

**********Trust in God: Optimism********

******Tafkid: Character strengths.************

Trust in others:

  


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