Rabbi Naphtali Hoff

For millions of people worldwide, the act of taking selfies has become an integral part of the social media experience. Selfies are internationally pervasive and evoke strong reactions from those who encounter them. In a hysterical clip about selfies, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco hits hard on selfie takers. In his words, the act of taking a selfie should

“Begin somewhere; you cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do.” – Liz Smith It happens to all of us, and often at the most inopportune times. We know that we have work to do – a job to complete, a new project to launch, some loose

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” —Pablo Picasso Do you feel that your time at work is not as well spent as it needs to be? Are you a busy entrepreneur or team leader who seeks to accomplish a

Chanukah means consecration. During the eight days of Chanukah, we commemorate the miraculous rededication of the Bais Hamikdash by the Chashmonaim in 165 BCE, following three years of contamination at the hands of the powerful Seleucid Greeks. Chanukah, however, can also be understood as education, the

“If you want to take the island you need to burn the boats.” – Tony Robbins Nearly five years ago I was facing an important decision, a career crossroads that, depending on its outcome, would greatly impact my professional future. I had spent the past fifteen years in the field of education, as a teacher, principal, and adjunct professor.

Starting a podcast is quite the experience and something that I had no intent of doing just a short time ago. Sure, I was aware of the wide range of podcasts and how some podcasters had achieved great things and developed wide followings. But with everything else that I had going on, and with zero personal experience with

Remember for us the covenant of the patriarchs, as You said, “And I will remember My covenant with Yaakov, and also My covenant with Yitzchok, and also My covenant with Avraham I will remember, and the Land will I remember.” (Selichos Liturgy quoting Leviticus 26:42) One of the central elements of the Yomim

My wife and I sent our oldest child off yesterday to study for a year abroad. The day was filled with many of the emotions that filled our parents when we too went off to study abroad twenty-plus years ago. We spent time at the airport reviewing protocol, getting everything

“The glue that holds all relationships together – including the relationship between the leader and the led – is trust, and trust is based on integrity.” Brian Tracy Perhaps the most trusted American of all time was George Washington. Washington led our nation militarily and then

If we were supposed to talk more than we listen, we would have two tongues and one ear. Mark Twain. At the beginning of my principal tenure I was heavily criticized for rushing into decisions without getting sufficient input and feedback. I had been under the clear impression that

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Are You Taking a Workplace Lonely? Take Selfies!

How to Break Through When You’re Stuck

Being SMART About Your Goals

Education Through Connection

Learn to Burn Your Boats

Why and How I Started My Podcast

Tapping Into Our Meritorious Pedigree

Goodbye to the Mystery: Long Distance Parenting in a World of Whatsapp

The Importance of Building Trust

Become a Great Listener

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