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Home > Jewish Joy Journal

Thankful for Being Jewish

23/11/2022 by Karen Cinnamon

It’s the day before Thanksgiving and even though I’m British and don’t celebrate myself, I love that the Jewish values of togetherness, connection and gratitude are infused into this holiday.

Gratitude is something that was instilled in me from a young age by my late mother, and I’ve been focusing on it even more so in the last year since she died, as I’ve worked on my new Jewish Joy Journal.

That even when the biggest challenges of your life show up you still can find so many things within yourself to be grateful for.

And it’s not just grieving the loss of my one-in-a-billion mother that has been challenging this last year.

The layer of being Jewish in a non-Jewish world has started to feel more challenging over the past year too.

My Jewishness is such a huge part of my identity, and while I’m committed to fighting Jew hatred, I can’t help feeling it’s more important than ever to make sure we don’t let antisemitism define our Jewish identities.

There’s so much meaning and beauty to be found in Judaism – and the more I focus on all there is to love about being Jewish, the more grateful I feel to be part of this community.

If you’re ready to feel the most contented, calm and resilient you’ve ever felt, despite any challenges facing you, the Jewish Joy Journal is the perfect tool – and, after selling out in the pre sale, it’s now on general sale – the perfect Hanukkah gift for yourself or loved ones!

Part goal planner, part gratitude journal, part non-judgmental Jewish BFF, this journal will fill your life with daily joy, purpose, and nourishing Jewish values – all the things that will help you fall in love with your life – and with being Jewish in ’22 and beyond!

This 6 month journal is designed to help you connect more deeply with your Jewish identity, achieve your goals, and live a more fulfilling, joy-filled life.

The Jewish Joy Journal will help you:

  • ✔ Reconnect with who you truly are – Jewishly, professionally, and personally
  • ✔ Feel happier and more resilient
  • ✔ Plan and track progress towards your biggest goals

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The Jewish Joy Journal Pre-Order Sale is Closing Today!

29/09/2022 by Karen

Inside my Jewish Joy Journal 🙂

Wow – the reaction to my new book, the Jewish Joy Journal, has been incredible! I’m bowled over by how many of you need the JJJ as much as I did and do!

But today, Thursday September 29, is your last chance to pre-order the Jewish Joy Journal.

Are you in’?

A “YES” to the Jewish Joy Journal means you can start checking off this list for your best New Year yet:

  • ✔ Reconnect with who you truly are – Jewishly, professionally, and personally, so you can lean into being fully and proudly, unapologetically you
  • ✔ Feel happier and more resilient to combat stress more effectively and live a healthier, longer life (scientifically proven)
  • ✔ Plan, track progress and SMASH your biggest goals to advance in your life, relationships, and career.

That one YES will lead to so many more yeses.

One action creates dozens more possibilities for yourself, your Jewishness, your loved ones, and even in the lives of others you haven’t even met yet.

I mean, what an impact!

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When you pre-order the Jewish Joy Journal today, you’ll not only get your hands on a gorgeous luxury journal that takes just minutes to do each day, but has endless impact on your life and others — you’ll also get some amazing bonuses valued at $40 alone… (and someone is going to get a Betsey Johnson Everything Bagel Crossbody Bag worth $130 too!)

Order the Jewish Joy Journal today >>

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The Jewish Joy Journal (my new book) is here!

21/09/2022 by Karen Cinnamon

TODAY IS THE DAY! You can now pre-order my book – the Jewish Joy Journal – the perfect daily practice to feel happy, connected, and confident from the inside out.

Part goal planner, part gratitude journal, part non-judgmental Jewish BFF, this journal will fill your life with daily joy, purpose, and nourishing Jewish values.

And there are some amazing strictly limited edition FREE bonus gifts for those who get in early including this set of five Jewish Joy postcards!. First come, first served:

 

This 6 month journal is designed to help you connect more deeply with your Jewish identity, achieve your goals, and live a more fulfilling, joy-filled life.

The Jewish Joy Journal will help you:

  • ✔ Reconnect with who you truly are – Jewishly, professionally, and personally
  • ✔ Feel happier and more resilient
  • ✔ Plan and track progress towards your biggest goals (great for wedmin!)

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