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A Look at The Real History of Passover
Passover, like many other Jewish holidays, remains mysterious for people who don’t practice the Jewish faith. Perhaps you’re loosely familiar with some of its more notable identifiers — namely, gastronomic delicacies like matzah, beef brisket, and matzo ball soup — but the story of Passover bears lessons that transcend not only the food of a…
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6 Dating Red Flags That Are Hard to Spot (and How to Avoid Them)
To casually date is to open ourselves to the many red flags people inevitably encounter when playing the field. There are mixed signals and misunderstandings, but also sometimes more malevolent manipulations, and it can be hard to tell which are which. So, in the interest of separating the harmless from the harmful, here are six…
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Why You Should Talk to Strangers (and Why ‘Stranger Danger’ Is a Sham)
People can go to great lengths to avoid speaking with each other. On the train, in a museum, or waiting in line at the grocery store, we often retreat inward, keeping our faces buried in books or screens. As result, many people tend to drift through their solitary days unaware of the benefits that random…
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How to Spot ‘Breadcrumbing’ in Your Relationships, and What to Do About It
When you’re getting to know someone romantically, you should be able to expect them to be honest about their feelings for you — otherwise, why bother? But sometimes, you’ll meet someone who seems interested in you, but unwilling to actually commit to anything approaching a real relationship. If this sounds familiar, you might be a…