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PUBLISHED EVERY ROSH HODESH

Heshvan 5764

Oct. 26, 2003

Theme: What Judaism Means To Me

Jewish Geography--not just a game, but a true symbol of the meaning of Judaism for KOACH Fieldworker Leemor Dotan.

KOC Editor Brielle Goodman explores the meaning of Judaism in her life.

U. of Ill. Senior Dahlia Weinberg reveals her favorite part of Judaism.

It’s All Relative: Ryan Kagin (U of Ill) offers an insightful D’var Torah on righteousness and its role in Jewish life.

Cool Quotes

Culture Corner: Can’t We All Just Get Along? U. of Maryland at College Park student Joe Roberts questions confusion and cohesiveness.

When did bears start speaking Hebrew?
 

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Cool Quotes for Heshvan

Compiled by Brielle Goodman
Johns Hopkins University
KOACH on Campus Editor


The powerful person is one who is master over himself.

Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers 4:1


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Say not, when I have leisure I will study; for you may never have leisure.

Hillel, Pirkei Avot 2:4


Who like You, O God, forgiving iniquity and remitting transgression; Who has not maintained His wrath forever against the remnant of His own people, because He loves graciousness!

Micah 7:18


Turn back to Me, and I will turn back to you-- said the Lord of Hosts.

Malachi 3:7


And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and security forever.

Isaiah 32:17


The single most effective protection against spiritual harm is to avoid the companionship of those who seek only self-indulgence. Spirituality can best be attained by associating with those people who pursue spiritual growth.

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., Living Each Day


The meaning of man's life lies in his perfecting of the universe. He has to distinguish, father and redeem the sparks of holiness scattered throughout the darkness of the world. This service is the motive of all precepts and good deeds.

Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Earth Is the Lord’s

 


[Posted 10/26/03]

 

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