A brief message of thanks from Ari on Thanksgiving 2018.
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Make Sanctuaries Safe Again
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I’ve spent my entire life questioning what my Judaism means to me, and now I question if I’d feel safe returning to synagogue to pray. Thankfully, if anything has instilled confidence in me that I’ll one day feel safe enough to return, it is my Judaism.
Read MoreOn Gratitude, Ep. 3: From the Battlefield to the Streets of Philadelphia with Keith Martin
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Ari sits down with military veteran, Keith Martin, for a discussion on gratitude that highlight's Keith's involvement in the Battle of Mogadishu, and his passion for helping others.
Read MoreOn Gratitude, Ep. 2: Triumph and Tragedy with John Bach →
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Ari sits down with rock and roll drummer, John Bach, for a discussion on gratitude that highlight's John's boyhood arrival in the United States from his native Korea, his passion for music, and a time in his life when mindfulness helped him endure the loss of a parent.
Read MoreOn Gratitude, Ep 1: Gratitude is the Lesson with Linda Rosenberg-Halbkram →
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There wasn’t a question in my mind who I wanted to talk with for my first episode - it’s always been my mother, Linda. I’m fortunate to have had a pretty great relationship with my mom, and she’s always been one of my best teachers, especially when it comes to gratitude.
Read MoreMy Father: The Spy and The Prisoner
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Harry Halbkram has been many things - a teacher, a caregiver, a Cold War spy, and most importantly, my father. For more than a decade, has been fighting an endless war he knows he’s going to lose.
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