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the sydney jewish report | February 2022
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UIA is excited to share with the community news of its planned annual event for 2022: Summit UIA in February and March. Where UIA used to bring the community together for one communal event, Summit UIA expands the organisation’s offering to five nights of engagement, education and entertainment. The cause remains support for the People of Israel. From Sunday 27th February to Thursday 3rd March participants can join one night, three nights or all five in a series of UIA special events featuring a diverse line up of speakers and topics. Sunday, 27th February: Politics with a senior politician and member of Knesset Monday, 28th February: Culture with acclaimed actress Shira Haas, known for her roles in the hit Netflix shows Shtisel and Unorthodox. Tuesday, 1st March: Sport with Linoy Ashram and Omri Casspi Ashram is the first Israeli woman to win an Olympic gold medal in any sport and the first Israeli rhythmic gymnast to win an Olympic medal. Former professional NBA player for 10 consecutive seasons, Casspi was the first Israeli to play in the NBA. Casspi runs the Omri Casspi Foundation, which sponsors trips for NBA players, WNBA players and other celebrities to
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Award as Book of the Year. Thursday, 3rd March: Security with Yossi Cohen, former Director of Mossad and instrumental negotiator of the Abraham Accords Simply buy a Summit UIA pass online and join from the safety, comfort and convenience of your own home. Funds raised from Summit UIA will go towards UIA Australia’s continued support for Aliyah. The surge in global anti-Semitism along with social and economic instability as a result of the global pandemic has resulted in a rise in Aliyah as thousands of Jews from around the world seek better futures in Israel. With the help of the community’s generous donations, UIA assists new immigrants with the many challenges of rebuilding their lives, while at the same time realising their dream of making Israel “home”.
Actress Shira Haas Israel. He is also the co-founder and managing director of an early-stage venture capital fund focusing on the Israeli technology eco system.
Wednesday, 2nd March: Global Jewry with Israel advocate, author and creator of the popular blog and podcast, Israel from the Inside, Daniel Gordis.
Book now at summituia.org Follow UIA on Facebook and Instagram (@uiaaus)
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Attitude shift to make it positive. “I will never be able to reverse park into that spot” can be
ANNE-MARIE ELIAS The term “attitude” refers to an individual’s mental state, which is based on his/her beliefs or value system, emotions and the tendency to act in a certain way. A person’s attitude reflects how one thinks, feels and behaves in a given situation. Some of our attitudes are enduring, whilst others are subject to change. An attitude can be positive or negative. “Glass half full” or “glass half empty” is how we often categorise the way people see the world. Are they optimistic, hopeful, reliable and confident or pessimistic, resentful and doubtful? Some of our attitudes are explicit. That means they are conscious beliefs that can guide decisions and behaviour. For instance: “Junk food is unhealthy. I don’t keep any unhealthy food at home and will only eat at venues that offer healthy options”. Implicit attitudes are unconscious beliefs that can still influence decisions and behaviour. They are thought to reflect an accumulation of life experience. An implicit attitude refers to something that is suggested or implied but never clearly stated. An example of an implicit
flipped to “I will give it a go and try to park in that spot”. Interact within positive environments and with positive people. Are you surrounding yourself with those who are energy givers or energy takers? We can change who we interact with, how long we spend with them or how we think about them. We can change the environment we are in and how we think about that environment. Be of service to others. This may be reflected in a small random act of kindness, such as letting someone into your busy lane of traffic. Get pleasure out of the simple things in life. Take a moment to “smell the roses”. Ensure there is a connection to others attitude is when your partner gives you a dirty look when you drop your socks on the floor. Our attitude determines how we react to adversity, how we grow and learn, how we overcome challenges and create bonds with others. It reflects the way we see the world and how we live in it. It affects every aspect of our life – our happiness, relationships, health and wellbeing, and level of success. Developing a positive attitude can change the way we live,
regardless of the challenges or adversity we face. Attitude is a choice. It is the way we speak about someone, the way we act, even the way we say something. We can become better people when we have a positive mindset. And, of course, even people with a positive attitude can improve. In order to develop a positive attitude, we can take the following steps: Listen to our voice within. When faced with a negative thought, turn it around
through love, respect and approval. Our attitude affects others. A person who displays negative attitudes such as discontentment and boredom will behave accordingly. In a work environment, people with this kind of attitude can not only affect others, but reduce their own efficiency and effectiveness. Perhaps it is time for a change … for the better. Anne-Marie Elias is a psychologist in clinical practice for 25 years.
