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Thought for Thought

Uncovering the Torah's Psychological Wisdom

with Miri Korbman

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Mishpatim:
Naaseh V'Nishma - 
The Ultimate Behavioral Experiment
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Yisro:
Acting on Inspiration
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Beshalach:
Sea'ing is Believing
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Bo:
A Matter of Time
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Va'eira:
Fostering an Attitude of Gratitude
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Shemos: 
To See or Not to See- 
Cultivating Accurate Empathy
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Vayechi: 
A Blessing on Your Head
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Asara B'Teves:
The Psychology of a Siege
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The Siyum HaShas and Vayigash:
Preparing the Way, One Step at a Time
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Vayigash:
The Free Will Question and Cognitive Reframing
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Chanukah and Mikeitz:
Hanging Off the Cliff
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Vayeishev:
A Tale of Two Talismans
Image by Chris Lawton
Vayishlach:
Going Back to Move Forward 
Image by Elliot Sloman
Vayeitzei: 
Master the Art of Silence
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Toldos:
Sublimation and Seeing Red
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Chayei Sara:
Living on a Prayer
Image by Ben White
Vayera:
Not a Laughing Matter
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Lech Lecha:
Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Image by Alessandra Caretto
Noach:
Toward a Not-So-Separate Peace 
Image by Chang Qing
Bereishis: 
Take Me With You- Fostering Intimacy in the Mundane
Running Shoes
Vayeilech and Yom Kippur 5780:
Don't Just Stand There
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Nitzavim:
Creating Distance and Coming Close
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Ki Savo:
The Power of Visualization
Image by Clem Onojeghuo
Ki Seitzei:
What's Love Got to Do With It?
Image by Keegan Houser
Shoftim:
Wholeheartedly Mindful
Image by Dan Meyers
Re'eh:
Daring to be Different
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Eikev:
Sweat the Small Stuff
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Shabbos Nachamu:
Accepting No and Seeking Comfort 
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Parshas Va'Eschanan:
Think Good, Feel Good
Image by Evelyn Mostrom
Tisha B'Av 5779: 
The Uncanny Valley
Image by Liane Metzler
Devarim: 
Respectful Rebuke
DNA
The Shlosha D'Puranusa:
Nature, Nurture, and Spiritual DNA
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Pinchas: In Pursuit of Peace
Balak: Imagine That
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Chukas: Why is the Cow Red? Balancing Curiosity with Acceptance 
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Korach: Under the Influence
Glasses of Water
Shelach: Perspective is Everything
Temple Candles
B'Haaloscha: Raising Candles, Kindling Souls
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Naso: Spin Class, Sota, and Sacrifices
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Bichukosai: Walking the Walk - Becoming a Through and Through Jew
Ice Cream Arrangement
Behar: Of Ice Cream Sales and Shemittah Cycles
Persist and Succeed! Symbol for many thi
Emor: Building Resilient Faith
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Kedoshim: Uprooting the Grudge
Desert Ibex
Acharei Mos: Grizzlies, Goats, and States of Mind
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Pesach 5779: Acting as If
Blue Spoon Set
Metzorah: Behavioral Principles and Fitting Punishments
Moonlit Night
Tazria: Adaptation, Separation, Santification, and Renewal
The chosen person among others. A human
Shemini: You Were Chosen For This
One standing on the road to future life
Purim 5779: Amalek and the Tolerance of Uncertainty
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