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Observing the Month of May with a Dose of Understanding
Annually, millions of folks around the world struggle with mental illness, and the month of May has served to observe a message of unity, connection, and understanding in the United States, since 1949. This cognizance is referred to as Mental Health Awareness Month!
Most importantly, no one should feel stigmatized or ashamed for seeking help. When we create genuine connections, we fill our own mental, physical and spiritual essence, which empowers us in our personal journey towards being well.
While not everyone struggles with mental illness, we all do have mental health, so it is important to be kind to everyone. We are all going through our invisible battles and are trying out best. It is meaningful that we raise awareness about the significance of mental health, as well as the acceptance of prevention, support, and recovery within every individual, respectively.
For additional information on Mental Health Awareness Month, please visit:
2021 Mental Health Month ToolKit
Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19
Take care of yourself. Wishing everyone a month of May filled with inner peace, good health, and beauty, for we are all deserving of love and happiness!
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This poem is dedicated to Andrew Sober, an Aleph from Baltimore Council, and for every Aleph whose memory continues to live on through our Brotherhood.
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Dear BBYO, Thank You for a Lifetime of Memories
My senior life. The experiences and people who shaped my BBYO experience, whom I will take with me long after BBYO.
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Parshat Behar-Bechukotai: Does BBYO Follow Commandments From G-d?
In the double portion of Behar-Bechukotai, God gave Moses commandments. Does BBYO fit into those commandments?