Sample of the content from the Summer 20005 Issue of American Jewish Spirit Magazine

Features


The Human Spirit, by Howard Schultz – CEO, Starbucks Coffee.

Defining moments in the vision of Starbucks.



A Glimpse into the Garden of Eden
by Dr Stuart Ditchek, MD.

The medical director of a camp for Jewish children with serious illnesses speaks about how much he has grown from his experiences.

Cover Feature -
From Sinai to the Boardroom - Torah Study Comes to the Workplace


The office has become a favorite new venue for Torah study for men and women across America. What has made these groups so popular?

Borrow Anything, Anytime
by Varda Branfman

Borrowing valuable items, from complete strangers, for free? Sounds too good to be true. But it’s happening today in Israel and around the world.

Our People -
A Historic Night of Jewish Unity

Three brothers aged nine to thirteen share their excitement attending the historic celebration of the Talmud with their father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Departments


Know Thyself
Learn Torah, Win a Lexus SUV!
by Yaakov Salomon

Why does it take over-the-top promotions to inspire us to come out to a class when we love it every time we go?


From The Editor
Are You Spiritual?

by Rabbi Dovid Goldman

As much as we try to become more spiritual, we can’t get past the annoying little problem that most of us have no idea what it is.