Joy isn’t about forcing happiness or pretending everything is perfect. Instead, it is a container—holding gratitude, deep acceptance of reality, courage to grow, a willingness to see things differently, an appreciation for what we have, and a positive perspective

Embracing November: Gratitude, Light, and Inner Reflection

As we journey further into November, we’re moving from the Hebrew month of Cheshvan into Kislev on the Jewish calendar. This shift in the lunar cycle—from crescent moon to full moon—coincides with the waning daylight, calling us to go inward and kindle our own inner light.

Forgiveness and The Power of Teshuvah