The Hebrew term for gratitude (hakarat hatov) translates as “recognizing the good.” While we encounter good things every day, sometimes we’re focused on the challenges and bad stuff in the mix. Practicing gratitude is an opportunity to shift that focus and gain greater awareness of all the good in our lives. Whether it’s celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends or going on an afternoon walk, see if you can spend a few minutes each day to slow down, notice and appreciate. We’ve rounded up a number of resources for you to explore!
Practicing Gratitude
- Adapting – Cultivating Gratitude During Challenging Times (Jewish Education Project)
- Days of Gratitude (M2 – The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education)
- Gratitude for Teachers and Compassion for Kids (Parker J. Palmer, On Being with Krista Tippett)
- Gratitude for the Work of Loving the World (Parker J. Palmer, On Being with Krista Tippett)
- Gratitude Value Spark (M2 – The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education)
- Gratitude – What Does Judaism Teach Us? (ReformJudaism.org)
- How to Be Grateful in Every Moment (But Not for Everything) (David Steindl-Rast, On Being with Krista Tippett)
- How To Practice Gratitude (Mindful.org)
- Jewish Food For Thought – You Can Dance (Hanan Harchol)
- Making Mensches (Foundation for Jewish Camp)
- The Power of Gratitude (Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l)
- The Science of Happiness: The Power of Gratitude (NCSY)
- Sources and Text Sheets on Gratitude (Sefaria)
- Teachings and Reflections on Expressing Gratitude (Pardes Institute)
- Three Practices of Gratitude (Ritualwell)
Thanksgiving & Giving Thanks
- 7 Jewish Ways to Give Thanks (Chabad)
- Friendsgiving Shabbat (OneTable)
- Hakarat HaTov for (Virtual) Thanksgiving (The Blue Dove Foundation)
- How Can We Summon Gratitude This Thanksgiving? (JewishBoston)
- Thanksgiving Discussion Guide (Moving Traditions)
- Thanksgiving and Nurturing Gratitude (Jewish Education Project)
- Thanksgiving Resources (Areyvut)
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