Jewish wisdom can be tremendously practical when it comes to living our best lives. The basis for much of this wisdom comes from the Torah. Ideas like not gossiping (good luck with that one, right?), or forgiving someone who screwed up, can lead to a more peaceful life. But Judaism doesn't just say, "oh, you should forgive (insert name)" or "you should be a move loving partner." Judaism gives advice on how to carry out the ideas, too. This section has readings and information that will help you get through your day-to-day ups and downs so that you can be a happier human, especially when you need a little help.
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One day Rabbi Hillel, a well-known sage from the era of BCE, was challenged to teach the entire Torah – so basically everything about Judaism – while standing on one foot. (Meaning really fast!) His response was something like this: “What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. That is the whole Torah; the rest is commentary. Now go and study it!” It’s basically the Golden Rule so many of us were taught as kids. Smart, right? Judaism has lots of gems like that. Start with our readings, and if you want more insights, go to the JELP section for some of our favorite resources.
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