Manna, Minimalism, and My Grandpa Lenny
Jewish Values and Ethics, Torah Reflections, Personal Reflections, Sustainability & Minimalism, Jewish Spirituality, Spirituality & Wellness Stephanie Schey Jewish Values and Ethics, Torah Reflections, Personal Reflections, Sustainability & Minimalism, Jewish Spirituality, Spirituality & Wellness Stephanie Schey

Manna, Minimalism, and My Grandpa Lenny

"Take all you want but eat all you take"—my Grandpa Lenny’s mealtime wisdom from his army days echoes through my life. In Parshat Beshalach, the Israelites received a similar lesson with the manna: take only what you need, or risk it spoiling. What does this ancient wisdom teach us in a world of excess and consumer culture?

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The Power of Rest: How Shabbat and Nervous System Recovery Can Improve Your Well-Being
Jewish Wisdom, Jewish Personal Development, Self-Care, Mindfulness & Meditation, Tikkun Olam, Spirituality & Wellness, Nervous System Health, Jewish Life and Identity Stephanie Schey Jewish Wisdom, Jewish Personal Development, Self-Care, Mindfulness & Meditation, Tikkun Olam, Spirituality & Wellness, Nervous System Health, Jewish Life and Identity Stephanie Schey

The Power of Rest: How Shabbat and Nervous System Recovery Can Improve Your Well-Being

In Bereshit, the first chapter of the Torah, we learn that even God needed rest—a powerful reminder that we can’t pour from an empty cup. But rest isn’t just about physical downtime; it’s also about calming your nervous system. In today’s fast-paced world, balancing both physical rest and nervous system rest (shifting from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest) is essential for recharging. Learn how these two types of rest can help you reclaim your energy, embrace your purpose, and show up better in the world.

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