MyLife Essay Contest 2017 Abstract: It is all too common that members of today’s generation are constantly comparing themselves and their lives to the lives of others. In doing so, they attempt to gauge their “marketplace value” in order to judge their relative self-worth, social standing, and quality of life. This comparative self-analysis is expressed
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 Introduction The Millennial age has developed a growing obsession with attention. Overnight celebrities are taking over conversations as they are hurled into the limelight. An awkward comment on the daily news, or, a local nobody who somehow accrues 1000 likes on his Facebook post, are somehow gifted enormous recognition irrespective of
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 Dan sat in his psychologist’s office. The psychologist leaned over his desk, making strong eye contact with Dan. He lowered his voice “Every one of our actions are meaningful. Although sometimes buried deep inside, every action has some sort of inner intention. Every addiction stems from somewhere. Dan, imagine yourself
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 Simcha (joy) is an intrinsic component of Judaism, and all the more so of a Chassidic lifestyle. In fact, early Chassidim were often recognized by their joyful attitudes and behavior. Sometimes, misnagdim (anti-Chassidim) even used to ridicule their songs, dances, and antics, considering them irreverent. However, joy is a fundamental component
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 Life is a constant cycle of evolution and progress. Human beings yearn for purpose and meaning. We aren’t satisfied remaining static, when at the end of any period there is no discernible development to look back upon. Often, however, when considering the objective it feels like staring up an imposing mountain
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 Women – What’s the issue? In search of me. I am a woman. What is my role in Judaism? How do I express myself? What is my worth? Does Judaism really appreciate me? Questions that plague so many minds today. Understanding the role of the woman is one that has tormented
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 Introduction Chaim is a 14 year old boy who struggles in school due to lack of motivation and low self-esteem. To pass time, Chaim likes to hang out with the “wrong” group of friends who provide him with the attention he lacks at home. In fact, ever since he can
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 Would you like to deepen your connection with the special people in your life? Are you searching for love? Would you like to learn the secret that G-d himself employed when forming his relationship with us? The Lubavitcher Rebbe shared this great lesson with us in 1957 when he delivered the
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 I. The Problem As the modern world spins faster and faster into the future, the physicality in our lives only gets more and more advanced. In response,the world is witnessing a huge paradigm shift, with shallow definitions of fulfillment placed at the top of our priorities. Research at UCLA has
MyLife Essay Contest 2017 “Hey God, I’ve been feeling really frustrated recently so I figured I’d reach out a bit. That’s what Fathers are for, right? God, I really want to connect to you. I just sometimes feel like You are so far away. Yes, You give me all these mitzvos to reach you with,
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