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The world continues to weave lessons that inspire us to respect, share good vibes and kindness and continue to work on behalf of those who need us by volunteering to take on responsibility and by inspiring others to do the same. Christine Porath, in her book and Ted Talk, Mastering Civility, talks about the importance of being respectful to others and how it is good for business, and most important, good for the world. Porath studied the effects of everyday incivility such as mocking, belittling, teasing, telling offensive jokes, texting in meetings.
She asks, “Who do you want to be? This one question will define your professional success more than any other. Because how you show up and treat people means everything. Either you lift people up by respecting them, making them feel valued, appreciated, and heard, or you hold people down by making them feel small, insulted, disregarded, or excluded. We may not mean to make someone feel that way, but when we do, it has consequences. Incivility is a virus that we can catch anywhere. It affects our attention and can take some of our brain power. It can happen if we see or read about rudeness and rude behavior in the press or on tv. Researchers in Israel have actually shown that Medical teams exposed to rudeness perform worse not only in all of their diagnostics, but in all the procedures they did.”
Who you choose to be means everything.
Porath says, “Civility lifts people. Incivility chips away and robs people of their potential. More civility allows for creative, productive, happy, and healthy environments.” In every interaction think about who you want to be. Start spreading civility. Watch Christine Porath’s TED Talk. It appears as part of our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Training this week. Please let us know your thoughts.
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In addition to checking on my own civility, I have taken many opportunities for prayer for a variety of reasons and in a mishmash of circumstances. Praying for the end of COVID-19; Prayer thanking G-d for providing our residents and staff with courage, strength, good health-- and civility. Praying regularly for the safe and speedy return of journalist, Danny Fenster and other who are oppressed. More recently for the people who are suffering in Miami, and constantly murmuring prayers in my head when I watch the nightly news and hear the horrors that take place worldwide, Praying for the end to racism, antisemitism, inequality, shootings, hurricanes, tornados, global warming, fires…and yes, incivility. |
BROWN PROGRAM FEATURED IN JN |
By Alison Schwartz
When a small group of older adults walked through the doors of the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program in early June, their first time back in 15 months, they were greeted by welcome-back banners, bouquets of paper flowers, hand-decorated cards, posters and, of course, plenty of big smiles.
The artwork was created by students at West Maple Elementary School in Bloomfield Township, which has had a long-term relationship with the Brown Program, an adult day program that improves the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners, run jointly by JVS Human Services and Jewish Senior Life.
Their relationship started with a pen pal program between fifth-grade students and the Brown Program participants, culminating in an end-of-school in-person visit to the center in pre-pandemic years. Fortunately, through continued Character Education work at West Maple, which included community outreach, children throughout the school, from kindergarten up, became involved in creating artwork for the Brown Program.
“We try to meet several times a year to work on our school culture and integrate character into our daily practices, including a way to foster a sense of family amongst all of our students,” said Jason Pesamoska, principal of West Maple Elementary, a Birmingham Public School near Inkster and Maple roads. “Working with the Brown Program has been a wonderful opportunity for our students this spring.”
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Mother and Grandmother Patti Baumgartner was tired of cars zipping down South Finely Point in Polson. She tells MTN she was worried about her grand kid's safety when they went for walks down the road.
So, she took matters into her own hands.
Baumgartner sat on the side of South Finely Point holding a white hair dryer, pointed at cars. The hope was that the hair dryer would look like a speed gun and slow people down.
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By Hana LaRock
We love Yiddish words and here’s a good one with an accompanying story of remembrance.
Since well before I was born, my maternal grandparents, whom I call Bubby and Poppy, had mastered the art of “shpatziring.” It’s an activity that I often did with them, but I didn’t even realize we were doing it because, well, that’s kind of the point: there is no point. Not really.
By definition, the Yiddish word “shpatzir” (pronounced “shpah-TZEER”) means “to walk or stroll aimlessly.” It’s quite the opposite of “schlep,” which is to “go a great distance that’s a bit out of your way,” and it’s not the same as “patshke,” which means to “waste time.” Nah. To shpatzir is to enjoy the journey — no destination is necessary. You go just to go and see where the day takes you. My grandparents were experts at this and, thanks to their tutelage, now I am, too.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION |
What is Civility and how to Engage in Civil Discourse.
Civility is a behavior that demonstrates responsibility, respect and restraint. In the workplace it preserves the norms for mutual respect and concern for others. It starts with understanding and managing personal implicit/ unconscious biases and taking responsibility through self- awareness and behavior management.
To learn more about civility and civil discourse:
Read:
- This article focuses on civility in government; however, the principles can also apply to the workplace.
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- Civil discourse encourages vibrant and respectful dialogue. “Tone Policing” can inhibit this exchange.
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- This article explores the heritage of civility among Jews.
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Watch:
- In this TED talk the business advantages of civility are explored.
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Think:
- Have you been in a work situation where behavior was uncivil? What could have contributed to that situation. What could have been done to avert the situation?
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What are some of the advantages to promoting civility in your work environment?
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Cold Noodle Salad
Ingredients
1 (12 oz) package udon noodles
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded purple cabbage
1 cup shredded green cabbage
1 cup snap peas
handful of bean sprouts
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more to garnish
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, plus more to garnish
Dressing
1/2 cup Gefen Peanut Butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Gefen Sesame Oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or 3 cubes Dorot Gardens Frozen Ginger
1 teaspoon Tuscanini Sea Salt
Directions
1) Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil and add the udon noodles. Cook for 4 minutes, then drain and rinse well.
2) In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
3) Add the noodles, carrots, cabbages, snap peas, bean sprouts, sesame seeds, and cilantro and mix well until the vegetables are generously coated in dressing.
4) Serve with additional cilantro and sesame seeds sprinkled on top.
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Rabbi Dovid S. Polter, Community Chaplain
On a Brooklyn Street Corner
On a mid-summer Friday afternoon on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, I was shopping for Shabbat provisions among crowds of people. I noticed an elderly European Jew who was shouting to all the passersby, "Vie Loift a Yid?!!" (Where is a Jew running?)
As many others, I viewed this man--and his unusual behavior--as another street fixture so common in New York. I kept on walking and didn't try to connect or understand this man’s intentions.
Decades have passed. Only recently have his words begun to strike me as profound and extremely insightful - about how we live our lives. I realize now that he was challenging me to value and nurture peace in my life. He was questioning my hastiness, for as a seasoned senior he believed that one must live every moment for that moment, not for the next. His words have inspired me to cherish the moment--and not to overlook or rush through it.
Perhaps his message was not to be consumed with the next moment if that will prevent us from making the best of the present. Some of us possibly have spent much of our lives looking for the next moment -- only to finally realize that our entire "present" has suddenly become swallowed by our irretrievable past.
Shabbat Shalom by Phone - Enjoy some inspiration.
Dial Toll free: 605-313-4107 Access code: 270368#
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Dial # to hear the most recent recorded message.
Rabbi Dovid S. Polter Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program Jewish Senior Life
248-592-5039 • dpolter@jslmi.org
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