Here is my worry as a Visible Jew

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As a visible Orthodox Jew and rabbi, I’ve been thinking deeply about the power of facial expressions.

It’s not about toxic positivity or forcing a smile 24/7, but about cultivating genuine joy for life and gratitude for being Jewish.

As someone who’s a walking symbol of Judaism, I know my demeanor leaves an impression.

The Torah teaches our faces are “public property,” and the Gemara says that whitening your teeth (smiling!) for a friend is greater than giving them milk to drink.

Smiling is an act of kindness. It’s spiritual work. And it’s part of how I strive to represent Am Yisrael in the world. ✨

What’s one way you bring more light into the faces around you?

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