#166 – Friendship Repair: How to Say I’m Sorry, Accept Apologies, and Ask for One
How to Say I’m Sorry to Friends and Ask For Forgiveness A good apology can save a friendship; a bad one can torch it. And yes, our friends will mess up. As will we! That’s why learning to say “I’m sorry” (and why!), accept an apology, and even ask for a better apology if the […]
I’m Just Not That Into This Friendship
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you simply can’t connect with someone trying to become better friends with you? Or, have you ever needed to “downgrade” a longstanding friendship? Letting down another person is never easy! Join me as I sit down with Ruchi Koval, a renowned author, motivational speaker, and relationship […]
This Year’s Rosh Hashanah Menu
This Year’s Rosh Hashanah Recipes ROUND CHALLAH: If you want the challah recipe I’ve used for years and wrote about in this essay at On Being, send me an email at ninabadzin@gmail.com. I will send you the pdf version. I am supplementing the seven loaves I made (and froze), with some special ones from Morgan’s Broth and […]
Grudges and Apologies in Friendships
Sometimes we hurt a friend unintentionally, but an apology is still in order. Is there a friend out there who might be waiting for you to say, “I’m sorry?” Are you ready to forgive the friend who comes to you with an apology? This is the episode where we encourage you to think about […]
I Wrote About My 18 Challah Classes at On Being
I have a writing success story to report! If we’re friends on Facebook, you’ve seen me posting pictures of the challah baking classes I’ve been hosting at my house for the past year and a half. I only meant to host ONE class, but the story of how I ended up hosting 18 classes is […]
Alternative Options to Hebrew School?
What are The Choices For Hebrew School? As my friends’ kids move into the elementary school years, I’m hearing more discussions about Hebrew school. The general consensus is that the investment in money and time exceeds the perceived value of the eduction and the experience. Nevertheless, generations of parents continue to engage in the ritual […]