Parsha and Positive Psychology with Mrs. Alissa Zeffren
Parshat Noach
“Parshat Noach: “Imposter Syndrome” vs “Hidden Potential””
Parshat Vayera
“Vayera: Productive Struggle and Growing through Life’s Greatest Challenges”
Parshat Toldot
“Toldot: “All’s Well That Ends Well:” Self-Concept Theory and The Wells We Dig”
Parshat Vayeshev
Vayeshev: Mindfulness vs. “Jewish Mindfulness”
Parshat Vayigash
“Vayigash: Cognitive Reframing and the Stories We Tell”
Parshat Shemot
“Shemot: Empathy and Leadership: Seeing Vs. Noticing”
Parshat Bo
“Bo: Intentionality and the Meta-Story of the Exodus”
Parshat Yitro
“Yitro: Organizing Principles and the Structure of the 10 Commandments”
Parshat Terumah
“Terumah: The Mishkan and the “IKEA Effect”
Parshat Ki Tisa
“Ki Tisa: Second Tablets and Second Chances”
Parshat Pekudei
“Pekudei: Creativity and Commandedness in the Construction of the Mishkan”
Parshat Tzav
“Tzav: Crisis, Renewal, and Continual Growth (And Elevating Our Pesach Prep!)”
Parshat Tazria-Metzora
“Tazria-Metzora: Positive Solitude, Purification, and Personal Growth”
Parshat Lech Lecha
“Lech Lecha: Self-Actualization: It’s about the Journey and not the Destination”
Parshat Chayei Sara
“Chayei Sarah: “All These Years were Equally for the Good”: PERMA and Wellbeing”
Parshat Vayetzei
“Vayetze: Rolling Stones: Self-Efficacy and Jewish Continuity”
Parshat Miketz
“Miketz: Yosef’s Dreams – Vision and Self-Concordance”
Parshat Vayechi
“Vayechi: Yaakov’s Blessings and Character Strength Education”
Parshat Vaera
“Vaera: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Learning Lessons from Failure”
Parshat Beshalach
“Beshalach: Collective Effervescence – Faith, Song, and Fortitude”
Parshat Mishpatim
“Mishpatim: Revelation, Routine, and the Power of Na’aseh V’Nishma”
Parshat Tetzaveh
“Tetzaveh: Inside and Outside: Enclothed Cognition and the Priestly Garments”
Parshat Vayakhel
“Vayakhel: Shabbat and the Psychology of Connection”
Parshat Vayikra
“Vayikra: Attachment Theory, Korbanot, and Building a Life-Long Relationship with Hashem”
Parshat Shemini
“Shemini: Rules, Relationship, and Limits in Our Avodat Hashem”