Dayenu is a concept mentioned in the Jewish Haggadah which defines the order of the Passover Supper, the Seder, celebrating the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery (Book of Exodus). The eight days of Passover coincides with Holy Week celebrated by Christians all over the world. So what is Dayenu?…
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Today’s Wednesday Wisdom story is about that man, his son and their donkey. One day, a man and his son went to the market. There, they bought a donkey. On the way home, the man let his son ride while he walked alongside, on foot. After they had travelled some distance,…
Today’s Wednesday Wisdom story may sound familiar. Now, don’t go assuming you know this story. Read to the end. A professor, after laying out a few items on his table, was waiting for his philosophy class to begin. His students filed in, looked at the table curiously, and took their seats.…
Life has been busy and eventful and so, it feels like Wednesday just went by, before another one appeared! Today’s Wednesday Wisdom story is from China and one of my all-time favorites—simple yet profound with a wonderful lesson. If you have/know kids, please do share it with them. The Long Spoons…
It was their twenty-first wedding anniversary. His wife suggested that he take another woman out for dinner and a movie. As his expression turned to shocked surprise, she continued, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.” The other…
The Cookie Thief A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a bag of cookies and found a place to drop. She was engrossed in her book but happened to see, that the…
One day, Buddha and his followers were walking from one town to another. On the way, they passed a lake and stopped there to rest. Buddha told one of his followers that he was thirsty and requested him to bring him some water from the lake. The follower walked to the…