Singing Shalom Aleichem in Arabic
Vayakhel, Shabbat Levi Levitin Vayakhel, Shabbat Levi Levitin

Singing Shalom Aleichem in Arabic

 

Freed Israeli hostage Daniella Gilboa recently shared that during her captivity, she and four fellow hostages learned to recite the traditional Shabbat song Shalom Aleichem in Arabic—out of fear they would be overheard.

Her revelation is one of many stories of faith that emerged from the hostages in Gaza, demonstrating how faith and Jewish observance provided them with strength and resilience in their darkest moments.

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A Gift Which Money Can’t Buy
Vayakhel, Shabbat Levi Levitin Vayakhel, Shabbat Levi Levitin

A Gift Which Money Can’t Buy

Kivi Bernhard, an international keynote speaker and author of the highly acclaimed "Leopardology: The Hunt For Profit In a Tough Global Economy," received an invitation to deliver the opening address at a prominent Microsoft conference. The event was expected to host hundreds of international figures vital to Microsoft's business, including Bill Gates.

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The Big Picture
Vayakhel, Shabbat Levi Levitin Vayakhel, Shabbat Levi Levitin

The Big Picture

“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”. This popular saying is often used to remind ourselves or others that it isn't worth getting upset or stressed about minor issues.

Effective managers are able to share the vision of their company with their employees and partners so that while each team member may be preoccupied with their specific tasks on a daily basis, they also understand how their work contributes to the success of the business as a whole. This realization motivates each member of the team to carry out even seemingly trivial tasks with the greatest care and at the same time not allow inconsequential challenges to consume them.

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