Monthly Archives: December 2015

We Are the Strugglers

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

We, the Israelites, are the world’s most ancient “strugglers.” Before our return to Eretz Yisrael (Israel) during the time of Moses, We were enslaved Our sons drowned in the Nile After our return to our homeland We lived there a … Continue reading →

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The Path to God

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

As the world bashes Jews and Judaism and Israel It is clear the world has forgotten God’s instruction To humanity To be handed down to all of man and womankind Beginning with the Jewish people: To love your neighbor as … Continue reading →

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Haunted

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Religion is not supposed to haunt us Or Make us Fear life Or Fear love Or Fear living fully and loving deeply. It is supposed to show us the way To the Creator Through paths of peace Learning kindness, Teaching … Continue reading →

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Not a Chance . . .

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Don’t wait To tell those you love that you love them To thank those who deserve thanks To make meaningful connections To build memories that last forever For if you wait too long That chance may pass you by . … Continue reading →

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Mourning The Loss of Rational Human Thought

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Every morning I awaken To newsfeeds Of terror War and Bloodshed. Every afternoon I read about how The world Blames Israel For everything . . . And I can’t help but wonder What has happened to Common sense Rational thought Honest … Continue reading →

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That Final Journey “Home”

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

This past year as a hospice chaplain I’ve discovered a pattern In my hospice patients: So many discuss trips For which they’re preparing In dreams they have before that final journey One talked about having to set sail . . … Continue reading →

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Learning from My Patients

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

Image from OutdoorLeaders.com This week I learned so much From so many I learned that in viewing death As the “next great adventure” Through which our soul must travel That we must never fear it. I learned To appreciate how … Continue reading →

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God Asks us to Cherish Life

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

  Terrorists, radical extremists, and general people haters, God doesn’t want you to hate and to destroy and claim it is for Him. He wants you to strive towards peace. He wants you to strive to love all people and … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Reflection for Hospice

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Gelbart-Jaffe Coaching

As the holiday season approaches, we all strive to prepare For our own family’s needs, for which we are well aware What isn’t quite as easy, is knowing what to say and do For each of our patients and their … Continue reading →

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