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Key historic events throughout the ages in relation to business, work, corporate figures and moguls.
Conquering Your Fears and Embracing New Challenges: It's Never Too Late
Many adults feel this way. The good news is that it's never too late to face your fears and learn new skills. This article will show you why challenging yourself is important at any age and how to get started.
By Muhammad Rizwan Aslam12 days ago in Journal
Scott Silverman, Ed.D. on What Makes a Jewish Community—and How It Survives Conflict
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College, where he leads adult education, workforce training, and community partnerships that broaden access beyond traditional credit pathways. He designs programs for older adults, career re-entry learners, and working professionals, pairing analytical forecasting with student development and engagement. A teacher and public speaker, he also mentors higher-education staff on program design, training, and service. Known for clear communication, he emphasizes in-person connection while using hybrid tools strategically. His career path was sparked by an early mentor in student affairs, turning curiosity into a commitment to community learning. Scott has been a Hebrew School teacher, youth group advisor and Hillel Director, and has been a co-founder and board member for several nonprofit organizations.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen14 days ago in Journal
Dr. Scott Silverman on Tzedakah as Justice: Dignity, Anonymity, and Accountability in Jewish Giving
Scott Silverman, EdD, is Dean of Noncredit & External Programs at Santa Monica College in Culver City, California. He leads adult and noncredit education, workforce training, community outreach, and student development initiatives that expand access beyond traditional degree pathways. Silverman is known for program building, data-informed forecasting, and practical student-engagement strategies, and he frequently speaks on higher education management and the evolving workplace. He also teaches, mentors staff, and partners with local organizations to support older adults and re-entry learners. His work blends service, accountability, and a campus-centred belief in human potential while keeping equity and dignity at the center.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen15 days ago in Journal
Didn’t Like Bad Bunny Until I Truly Listened
I am Puerto Rican and like many of us, my love for our little island runs deep—deeper than geography, deeper than nostalgia. It lives in the cadence of our Spanish, in the smell of rain after a storm, in the way music spills out of open windows and into the street. Puerto Rico is not just where we come from; it’s who we are. That is why the first time I heard Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known to the world as Bad Bunny, I was appalled.
By Debbie's Reflection15 days ago in Journal
“A Gasp of Wonderment Escaped Our Lips”: The Dazzling Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. AI-Generated.
In November 1922, a moment of history unfolded in the Valley of the Kings that would forever etch the name Tutankhamun into the annals of archaeology. British archaeologist Howard Carter, after years of meticulous excavation, uncovered a hidden doorway leading to the tomb of Egypt’s boy king. As Carter peered inside, he famously whispered to his patron, Lord Carnarvon, “At last, wonderful things!” — a gasp of wonderment that captured the world’s imagination.
By Ayesha Lashari16 days ago in Journal
Dream Journal - Entry Five
Dream Journaling: Unlock the Hidden World Within Every night, you journey to a realm where the impossible becomes real, where you fly without wings, converse with strangers who feel like old friends, and experience emotions more vivid than waking life itself. Yet by morning, these extraordinary adventures fade like mist in sunlight, leaving only fragments—or nothing at all.
By Parsley Rose 19 days ago in Journal
The Ghosts in the Bronze: Why History Only Remembers the Kings. AI-Generated.
1. The Shadow of the Statue I stood in the town square, looking up at the bronze statue of a man I once knew. He was a General, draped in medals, his hand pointing towards a horizon he never actually walked towards. The plaque at the bottom praised his "infinite courage" and "eternal glory."
By Hazrat Umer19 days ago in Journal
