Honestly, I didn’t think I would continue my Judaism much after my bar mitzvah. I went to a high school where I was the only one who was Jewish, and my Judaism was not embraced. I was introduced to the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization a Jewish organization that helps people find their Jewish identity and take part in leadership activities at the beginning of my junior year. By joining in my junior year there were already friendships created, and I was confused by the whole situation. The confusion would not last long because I was soon immersed in such an inclusive and accepting environment. Sure enough, due to my immediate ambition to make a difference in this organization, I was almost immediately elected to a chapter board position. From …show more content…
A large part of this position is speaking with absolute strangers which intimidated me initially, but I quickly realized that if I want to become a better leader that I would have work with all types of people whether they are my friends or total strangers. From taking on this responsibility I became extremely skilled at talking to parents, and public speaking. When I spoke to parents I had to make sure what I was saying was clear and succinct. Furthermore, from this position I learned how to troubleshoot problems and instead of reaching out for help from my elders I wanted to figure out problems on my own and be more self sufficient so I can take my skills such as being decisive, but also having humility which are very important to have as a leader. Before this experience, I always just thought of leaders as camp counselors who have different colored shirts than everyone else, but in fact that is not true. As a leader you have to have the same colored shirt as your peers because you have to work with them, and if you put yourself on a pedestal then the people you are leading will not want to cooperate with you, but if you are humble you are listening to others ideas, and admit you do not know all the
Leadership comes with great responsibility, I personally have never experience being a leader. However, I believe that I don’t need to be a leader to be successful, instead I am always willing to work hard with other people and achieve any goal as a whole(team). Although, I consider myself as a great problem solver, and also very responsible according to the effort I put in every little thing that I do. In the past, I have helped the leaders organize and help them to achieve a goal. I gave my hundred percent in anything I do.
I see language as a huge blessing. When utilized properly, it can encourage, teach, and help others. It can also be used to express ourselves to our core. To be able to reflect what is within our hearts, though, we must dive deep into emotions and language. Paired, they allow us to understand one another so that we can communicate and help each other through life, something that is definitely not meant to be done alone—which exactly explains why God gave us all community. With life being like an ocean, I truly believe that we cannot survive without God, first of all, and also without people. Because they are so important to me, I place emphasis on understanding how to properly use the English language so that I may glorify God, showing my thanks to Him with my every sentence whether it is verbal or written or thought. This portfolio, thus, is a reflection of my identity and journey with God—all constructed with language and emotions to portray my love for communicating with Him and His people. “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable inyour sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14After being rescued by Him, I gained sight. I no longer saw the things around me and within me with a blurry lens; I took on the clearest lens, as though my eyes became cameras, to see things with truth. With this new vision and mindset, I began to see my own mistakes as well as those around me. Because of this, I understood what needed revision and what
I have held numerous leadership roles, such as being captain of the volleyball team all four years of high school. I believe that having this experience demonstrates my ability to be a leader in a group of my peers. I also was an orientation leader for three years where I was showing new students the ins and outs of our school. This experience will help me when I would be training new employees.
Growing up in suburban Cincinnati, Ohio, I’ve spent most of my life surrounded by sameness. Everyone had the same skin color, the same religion, the same financial situations, the same interests, eventually people even started to look the same. While on the surface I seamlessly blended in with the others, there was something that separated me more than most would think. I was born into a Jewish family, and my mother instilled in my sister and I from a young age to be active in our religion. We went to sunday school for ten years and now are both assistants in the classes, we joined Jewish youth groups, we both had our Bat Mitzvahs and our Confirmation services, and I teach Hebrew to students weekly. Being a Jew has always been a constant in my life.
Firstly, in my Academic Career, I have held a multitude of leadership roles. My sophomore year , I was a class representative for Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, commonly known as FCCLA. It was my duty to alert members and keep them up to date regarding meetings and activities. As a representative of FCCLA, I learned how to work as a unit leader and a team member.That same school year, I ran for the district office of secretary for FCCLA. The nomination and election process, gave me the opportunity to grow and nurture my leadership abilities. It was eminently challenging; but I learned the importance of discipline and hard work. I accomplished my goal and was nominated Secretary for FCCLA. This office allowed me to meet plenty
Being a leader has great rewards to it and one of them for me is the fact that I know I have the trust of others because of my reputation and seeing those people succeed and be happy because my actions and efforts are being put
At the beginning of sixth grade, I met my two future best friends, and I did not like them. I found one boring, the other frustrating and hard to understand. I couldn’t connect with the first, and I didn’t want to bother trying to get to know the second. Not long after, however, we became inseparable. So now it’s the three of us— my Jewish identity, mathematics, and me.
Whether it's trying strange food like quail eggs, searching for bargains at flea markets, or singing Broadway songs at the top of our lungs, my aunt, Lisa Vogel, and I have enjoyed many unique experiences together and developed a very close relationship. Lisa lives close to Minneapolis and she is a teacher at a special needs program for students after high school. She is very involved in theatre, loves to sing, is involved at her church, is a great cook (and hey, I definitely benefit from her marvelous fettuccini alfredo), enjoys craft projects, and especially loves her nieces and nephews and her dog Lulu Cupcake. Lisa is so important to me because of the inspiration she gives me, her caring and loving nature, and the experiences we've had
Before I begin this assignment, let me clarify, I am not Jewish in any way.
Judaism is not being born into a Jewish home, but spending your life learning, teaching, and transmitting. The five books of the Torah teach the foundation to how the Jewish people evolved over years of prosperity. Following the books of Torah, and being a part of the Jewish faith requires several different rules, or commandments, to be followed. There are expectations to be met and a life time of traditions to be learned, for instance, the holidays and how to pray and recite prayers in a certain manner. These traditions can only be taught from doing and watching generations of loved ones partake in God’s will. For the past several months, I have experienced these traditions and teachings through the eyes of Orthodox Jews. An analysis of the
Being president of the MGC council not only taught me leadership skills, but it also helped me realize my potential. If I were asked during freshman year of college if I would make a good leader, I would have been unsure. I valued aspects of leaderships such as good communication, teamwork, and taking on responsibility. However, I would have been hesitant to call myself a good leader because of my lack of confidence, fear of public speaking, and working under pressure. While I held the position during my junior year, I found that the obstacles became easier. Consistently talking in front of others facilitated my public speaking skills and increased my confidence. Being organized and seeking help lessened the stress. It was also rewarding to
I had several other job experiences that have helped me fine tune my leadership and organizational skills. First, I was a leader of a childrens weekend group in which I had to prepare the program for over 20 kids. In the last four summers, I was a day camp counselor. . Additionally, I did a Chabbibi program, which is a big little sister program that helps younger students navigate their way though high scholl. .These leadership roles developed my ability to work and communicate with other people and children of all ages.
According to tradition, we say at the end of the Seder night the request "Next year in Jerusalem!". So what happens if I live in Jerusalem? Do you say "this year in Jerusalem!" Just skip it? You can be miles away from Jerusalem, even if you live there. On the other hand, you can be on the other side of the world but very close to Jerusalem. Because Jerusalem is more than a geographical location. Jerusalem is an ideal for which we struggle. The Jewish story can be summed up as a long journey from Egypt to Jerusalem. Beyond being geographic sites, Egypt and Jerusalem symbolize two opposite spiritual states. This journey is a journey of spiritual tribulations. Both as a nation and as individuals, we have always lived the slavery of Egypt and marched towards freedom in the Promised Land.
Judaism is among the oldest of the world's major living religious cultures of the Jewish. Rich in culture and history Judaism is the first of three (including Christianity and Islam) monotheistic religions; teaching in the belief in one God. There is a cultural and religious spirit that contributes to the characterization of the Jewish people and the Jewish lifestyle. Influenced by Jewish history, the Jewish festival of Purim is celebration of deliverance from Haman’s plot to massacre the Jewish people and is observed differently within the contemporary branches of Judaism.
our loud booms echo throughout the stone house. “Open the door!” a man would yell. Five kids and the parents quickly run over to the door. The father opens the door while the kids and the wife peek over his shoulder and legs. An intimidating IDF soldier roars, “We are taking over your house and you must leave within the night. If you refuse you will be jailed and/or your house will be demolished with you in it or not.” The family is forced to leave within the night in the fear that their lives would end. This is common in Palestine: Israeli soldiers taking occupied land. Palestinians that experience this take their ID’s and official documents with them. Barely anytime is left to the family to pack their belongings. I am a Palestinian, and even though I haven’t dealt with this firsthand, my parents and grandparents have dealt with this.