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people.” Therefore, just try to see
the good in others; give the benefit
of the doubt. Everyone you meet is
working through some challenge.
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In my observation, the women who
seemed most vibrant were women
who actively connected to Torah
learning. Everyone has a different
modality that works. Some exam-
ples included meeting one-on one
with a learning partner, participat-
ing in live teleconferences, watch-
ing videos or hearing classes on
SimpleToRemember.com or attend-
ing monthly women’s speeches and
clubs such as Partners in Torah.
Learning topics varied across the
spectrum of Jewish interest: mysti-
cism, prayer, philosophy, history,
law, personal character develop-
ment, etc.
The Hebrew word for growth,
tzemichah, is very similar in struc-
ture to the word happiness, simchah.
Regarding the relationship of these
words, Rabbi Samson Raphael
Hirsch, a 19th-century German
considered the father of Modern
Orthodoxy, suggested true happi-
ness is generated through the act of
making progress.
These women were in nonstop
growth mode, which engenders feel-
ings of fulfillment. Growth mode is
great for nurturing others, under-

standing mistakes, feeling gratitude,
forming goals: all great skills to
model to children of any age.

EMBRACE, SHARE YOUR GIFTS

Women who identify and develop
their gifts use them to color their
personal environments and rela-
tionships. When asked, not every
woman was able to identify such
a gift immediately. At first, some
answered they had no special “tal-
ent.” But, with some prodding, every
woman named something, such as
her sense of humor, gift for organiz-
ing things (or people), goofy way of
playing with her children, being a
great listener or an ability in dance,
song, music, art or crafting.
A woman in touch with her gifts
clearly enriches her home and fam-
ily time, and feels simultaneously
more in sync with her unique self,
no matter the stage of life.
“When God gives you a gift, you
are obligated to use it. Use it to
bring goodness to the world and
honor to the One who gave it to
you,” said Orthodox singer/song-
writer Julia Blum. •

Julie Hauser also is the author of When I
Check on You at Night, The Gratitude Game
and Pesach While You Sleep: The easy way
to cook ahead for Yom Tov. They are avail-
able at Spitzer’s Hebrew Book & Gifts in
Southfield, Borenstein’s Hebrew Books and
Music in Oak Park and on Amazon.com. She
lives in Oak Park with her husband, Michael,
and her five children.

Youth Mental Health Conference

Dr. Deborah Gilboa

A significant need in the community now is addressing the issue
of mental health, particularly in children and youth. Kadima, a
Southfield-based nonprofit organization serving individuals with
mental health needs, has partnered with various local organizations
to hold a conference and resource expo to address topics related to
youth mental health.
The conference will be held Sunday, May 21, at Birmingham
Covington School in Bloomfield Township. A goal is to expand com-
munication and education between parents and professionals.
Keynote speaker will be Dr. Deborah Gilboa, known as “Dr. G,” an
industry-leading parenting expert, family physician, international
speaker, author and media expert.
The conference will be split into two sessions: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
for parents/caregivers and community members and 1-4:30 p.m. for
social workers, counselors and educators. Breakout sessions will be
offered twice at each session so participants can attend two in addi-
tion to the keynote.
Cost for the morning session is $25. The afternoon session with
continuing education for social workers and educators is $45. There
is a $5 discount per ticket for all group purchases of five or more.
For details and to register, visit kadimacenter.org/hbhm2017 or
call (248) 663-4330. •