by Naomi Young | Oct 23, 2018 | For the Love of Dining
Having Gratitude Not just on Thanksgiving Day Expressing daily gratitude is good for us because it lifts our spirit and makes us feel better. In Jewish liturgy, we begin each morning with a Blessing: “Mode’ Ani”- I am grateful; grateful for being given a new day...
by Naomi Young | Sep 26, 2018 | Gifts from the Heart
Born To Teach Us Love In So Many Ways I write about people who touch my life. None of them is as personal as my dear friend Elliott who passed away last month. Thirty-five years ago, my husband Dennis and I became best friends with Elliott and his wife, Shula. Our...
by Naomi Young | Sep 26, 2018 | For the Love of Dining
The Power of Forgiveness In the Jewish calendar at this time of year, we’re still in the process of deep cleansing. We ask for forgiveness for any wrongdoings we might have caused in the past. We realize the power of words. There is a concept in Judaism that making...
by Naomi Young | Aug 29, 2018 | For the Love of Dining
A New Beginning Once again, we are starting a new cycle in the Jewish calendar. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and a celebration of the birthday of the world. The ten days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur (this year September 9 through September 19) are called...
by Naomi Young | Jul 25, 2018 | For the Love of Dining
Some Reflections on Transformations Changes in our lives can be scary but they’re often necessary. Making changes for ourselves is not a selfish act. Only when we’re good to ourselves can we be good for others. Other than constant changes we encounter in life,...
