Saturday April 23, 2016

This is the thing. Everyone wants to be an individual, but no one wants to be an outcast. That odd looking stranger you see on the bus? Make conversation. May you be blessed with the gift of gab and know who to give it to.

On a wooded lane on Long Island, a white steeple rises from a historic church, home to a congregation established by Dutch settlers. The sign out front says: “Brookville Church, Founded 1732.” It also says Muslim Reform Movement Organization. And New Synagogue of Long Island. And Interfaith Community of Long Island. Together, these four communities form the Multifaith Campus, a novel experiment in multiple religions sharing not just a building but a community. READ NOW

We had a good chuckle and enjoyed the Passover story as its never been told before. Music by Adele, 21 Pilots, and Justin Bieber. Cover Track by Ido Zeleznik and Michael HarPaz. Sock Puppets by Shoshi Tenenboim. With thanks to Cecil B. DeMille, Charlton Heston & Yul Brynner. WATCH NOW

Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likeable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few—the good looking, the fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likeable is under your control, and it’s a matter of emotional intelligence...READ NOW