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The Importance of Shabbat for Jewish Athletes
As 6 Points enters a new week and we close on our first Shabbat of the summer, Director of Jewish Life Joey Angel-Field shared some thoughts on the importance of Shabbat in the life of a Jewish Athlete.
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Trust the Process: A Lesson from Parsha Chukat
In this week's parsha, Moses may get the same results but he doesn't trust the process. Like Moses, sometimes we take a short cut or think we know best and while the end goals might be the same, WHAT we accomplish is just as important as HOW we accomplish it.
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The Daily Catch – News from The 6
Don't miss a beat with The Daily Catch - News from The 6! Check back everyday for the inside scoop on all things happening at URJ 6 Points Sports Academy CA!
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How 6 Points Changed My Life
6 Points helped me fully connect to Judaism and recognize the beauty of religion when I thought that maybe I had lost that connection and understanding.
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V’hamideinu L’Chayim – How Ritual Refreshes Us
From pregame rituals to postgame rituals, to bouncing the ball a certain number of times before a free throw, to the way a batter walks up to the plate, rituals are an important part of almost every sport.
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Bringing a Sports Perspective to Prayer
In that moment, they reminded me that perhaps the most powerful part of being in the ready position, in competition or in prayer, is that unshakable feeling that your community is ready as well.
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A South African Rabbi in North Carolina
Incredible coaching, supportive counselors and very engaged campers blew me away daily with their energy, passion and humor. Hot and exhausting yet impressive. And all the time. Like a heartbeat that you can hear if you listen carefully, was the pulse of the Jewish life, led so inspiringly by Coach J-Life herself, Jackie Gordon.
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6 Lessons for the Summer
Like Moses, we want our campers to leave us having grown into more confident, kind and courageous Jews, athletes and human beings. Here are six lessons we hope our campers take home with them:
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Aloha to Sportsmanship
Surfing isn't about yourself, but rather appreciating the ocean, and the people who share it with you.
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