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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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How Jews hear God's voice and what Kabbalists think about Jesus

Friday, December 18th, 2009

As Bill Belew, the Christian World View Examiner, said yesterday, he and I have a conversation of sorts going on. Rather than continuing the “he...
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How the Jewish practice of 100 blessings a day corresponds with Thanksgiving

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I was taught that a prayer of gratitude is the most powerful prayer of all--more powerful than any petitionary...
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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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Will you stop living for fear of dying at the had of terrorists?

Wednesday’s shooting attack on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington once again brings up issues...
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When it comes to being happy, Rebbe Nachman says, "Fake it 'till you make it"

I’ve been listening to a tape about Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s Seven Beggar’s teaching as related...
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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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