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  1. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    Remember the holiness within and enter the new year with hope. (opens the original)

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    Today is the last day of our daily shofar practice; tonight we welcome the new year. Tonight is Erev Rosh Hashanah. Today, we remember our practice and so much more. Another name for Rosh Hashanah is Yom HaZikaron, Day of Remembrance. We remember ourselves; we remember God. God remembers us. The shofar we sound over this holiday bridges the gap between that which divides us and that which we most value. Today’s Middah/trait is: Remembrance (Zichron)- The Teaching: On the eve of the New Year, we

  2. Issue · Sep 10, 2026

    Make your passion meaningful (opens the original)

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    Today’s Middah/trait is: Zeal / Passion (Hitlahavut)- The Teaching: Ignite the inner fire. Do not let your spiritual life fall into a cold routine.- Morning Intention: I bring warmth, energy, and love to my daily duties.- Daily Action: Put extra vitality and enthusiasm into a routine chore or prayer today.Join me live on Facebook every morning during the month of Elul for shofar blowing - M-F at 8:30 am.I hope you have a great day. <s

  3. Issue · Sep 9, 2026

    Take Responsibility for Ones Actions (opens the original)

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    Today’s Middah/trait is: Responsibility (Arayut)- The Teaching: We are responsible for the choices we make and the energetic wake we leave behind us.- Morning Intention: I own my mistakes and step up to repair them quickly.- Daily Action: Explicitly apologize for a recent mistake without making any defensive excuses.Join me live on Facebook every morning during the month of Elul for shofar blowing - M-F at 8:30 am.I hope you have a great day. </spa

  4. Issue · Sep 8, 2026

    Face the world with a pure heart (opens the original)

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    Today’s Middah/trait is: Wholeheartedness (Temimut)- The Teaching: To walk wholeheartedly means acting without cynicism, hidden motives, or manipulation.- Morning Intention: I step forward with a pure, simple, and sincere heart.- Daily Action: Pay someone a compliment that comes completely from the heart with zero strings attached.Join me live on Facebook every morning during the month of Elul for shofar blowing - M-F at 8:30 am.I hope you have a g

  5. Issue · Sep 7, 2026

    Meaning is always possible (opens the original)

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    Today’s Middah/trait is: Faith / Faithfulness (Emunah)- The Teaching: Faith is the deep, steady knowing that there is an ultimate purpose to our struggles.- Morning Intention: Even in darkness, I trust that light is present and unfolding.- Daily Action: Affirm a difficult situation by saying, “I don’t understand this, but I trust I can grow from it.”Join me live on Facebook every morning during the month of Elul for shofar blowing - M-F at 8:30 am.</

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