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As a journalist, author, and inspirational speaker, Nina focuses on human potential, personal growth, and practical spiritual tools from a Jewish perspective. She holds a BA in magazine journalism from Syracuse University with a concentration in psychology.

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New month, new energy, more rain...time for an ark?

The new Hebrew month of Cheshvan began on Sunday, October 18th and today, Monday, October 19th. In the Jewish...
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Using the principles of Rosh Hashanah to achieve your highest potential

Most people want to achieve their highest human potential. To do so, they must achieve some sort of personal growth...
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Sharing Rebbe Nachman's Wisdom: Post #6

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I often teach the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. And I always say I teach what I need most to learn -- as did...
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Sharing Rebbe Nachman’s wisdom: Post #5

It’s August, the time when many people go on vacation and life seems to slow down just before it gears up...
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Sharing Rebbe Nachman’s Wisdom: Post #4

Here’s a teaching of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s that truly speaks to me, especially since I do go out...
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Sharing Rebbe Nachman’s wisdom: Post #4

If you don’t feel happy, pretend to be. Even if you are downright depressed, put on a smile. Act happy....
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Rabbi Schneerson's yarzeit represents day to do good deeds

Today, Thursday, June 25th, the third of Tammuz on the Jewish calendar, marks 15 years since the passing Rabbi M. Schneerson, known as The Rebbe. A...
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Sharing Rebbe Nachman’s wisdom: Post #3

I’ve been conducting research for a workshop I’m teaching at the Aleph Kallah, which will be held in...
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Be joyous on Shabbat by finding a reason to laugh

On Shabbat, it’s a great mitzvah to feel joyous. This commandment may not be written anywhere, but just read the teachings of Rebbe Nachman or...
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Attempted terrorist attack in NYC feels close to home

Call me a Pollyanna, but I try not to focus on the news. It’s all negative and scary. Who needs that?...
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