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Reflection on Jewish New Year: Community Generosity and Personal Responsibility
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In reflection for the Jewish New Year, Dr. Batya L. Ludman highlights community generosity through a crowdfunding project for her late grandson, Yishai, which raised over NIS 10,000 in under two days. Yishai also became the first person in Israel to donate organs after dying at home. Ludman urges introspection on personal behavior, responsibility, and compassion, emphasizing their impact on future generations and the importance of intentional living amidst life's challenges.
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- A crowdfunding project for the author's late grandson, Yishai, raised over NIS 10,000 in under 36 hours.
- Yishai became the first person in Israel to donate organs after dying at home.
- The author urges introspection on personal behavior and its impact on future generations.
- The reflection occurs during the High Holy Days and before an important election.
- The author is a licensed clinical psychologist reflecting on grief, loss, and resilience.
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