Remembering Sinai, Reliving the Experience
How many of The Ten Commandments can you name?
A survey by Kelton Research some years ago found that less than six in ten Americans knew the sixth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill”.
And only 45% percent could recall the fifth commandment which bids us “Honor your father and mother.”
This week, Jewish people reenact a 3,333 year-old experience, when, standing at the foot of Mt. Sinai, they heard the Ten Commandments. On the holiday of Shavuot, (this year beginning Sunday night May 16 through Tuesday night, May 18, 2021) commemorates the giving of the Torah.
Central to the holiday’s observance is listening to the Ten Commandments being read in the synagogue on Monday. Some other customs specific to this holiday include pulling an all nighter (Sunday) of Torah study, reading of the Book of Ruth, eating dairy foods, and decorating one’s home and/or synagogue with flowers and greenery.
iceteastock/AdobeStock We pop-pop-pop a virtual celebratory roll of the icon bubbly packaging with diverse examples of how Bubble Wrap Day is celebrated.
Most know when there s a holiday, birthday, or other special day, but did you realize today is #BubbleWrapDay?
We pay tribute to this iconic “air-enclosed film” cushioning and sometime stress reliever an application that may have experienced unprecedented participation this past year with a roundup of interesting Tweets that tell the story of the iconic wrap. Let s start with five fascinating facts:
It was originally intended to be wallpaper;
A survey conducted by Kelton Research reveals that about one minute of popping the cushioning provides stress relief equivalent to a 33-minute massage;
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I wasn t always this way. OCD, I mean. Growing up, I felt right at home in the middle of clutter. I could have so much stuff laying on the floor of my bedroom that only a small bulldozer could clear a path through it, but I knew where every single thing was.
The older I got, the more my OCD tendencies grew. I d find (and still do) myself getting overwhelmed and scatterbrained if things weren t put away exactly perfectly in their proper spots. I d see s stack of papers on a desk and suddenly feel my chest tighten. I d see a cup with pens facing every which way and my palms would sweat.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/
More than half of the Americans surveyed (54%) reported that their mental health had been negatively impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six in 10 young Americans now report dealing with an anxiety or depressive disorder.
More than one in four Americans are currently taking a prescription medication to help manage their mental health condition.
Men are more likely to take a prescription for their mental health than women (31% vs 23%).
Young people (18-24 year-olds) are one of the most affected age groups with 62.9% of reporting an anxiety or depressive disorder.
Coping with the holidays: One in 10 Americans said they take anxiety medication to help cope during this time of year.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ As the pandemic continues into a new year, Americans are making their health more of a priority compared to years prior.
New survey results from RxSaver, conducted in partnership with Kelton Research, finds that even though most Americans (76%) have experienced some type of life change since the pandemic started, they are now planning for additional changes - including preparing to spend more on some health care related costs next year. Nearly three in five (58%) say they would be financially prepared to afford the cost of their health care if it were to increase in January 2021.