download:posterGo to Tool Kit > Frames of MindSelect by:ArtistAuthorQuoteArtistAuthorQuoteMasters SeriesProudly JewishWall of FameMaster tabPoster Commentary"Savor every moment of your life as if this is your last day."Harold GrinspoonPoster design:Arnold SchwartzmanCommentary Interview and commentary by Blu Greenberg Savoring life, not asceticism, is a central value in Judaism. Joy, pleasure, appreciation, mindfulness—these infuse our interpersonal relationships, are woven into our rituals and milestones, and shape our world views. Harold Grinspoon’s “savor life” goes far beyond the popular adage “enjoy life” and encompasses much of the essence of Judaism. For Grinspoon it means: Mindfulness of “being in the moment,” of the variety of life, of listening enrapt to the other’s life story, of seeing every person as created in God’s image. Gratitude for surviving cancer, for the blended family he and Diane have built, for what he has been able to accomplish and the privilege of philanthropy it now affords him, for mentors and lucky breaks along the way, for loyal employees and colleagues, for modest friends. Awe at nature’s beauty, a new mountain to climb, a slab of burl wood, an agile dancer, at what the Jewish people have contributed to the world, at the sounds of children and parents reading together. Memory of his own humble origins, of the long journey of Jews and Judaism through history, of the suffering of the outsider, the handicapped, the weak, the vulnerable. Holiness to lift up the good and cast off the bad, to separate irrelevant from essential, to speak no slander or gossip, but to rejoice in the successes of others, to celebrate Shabbat with family and friends. Savoring every experience, treasuring every human encounter—these are the unifying forces in Harold Grinspoon’s life, challenging each of us to savor life. Blu Greenberg is a pioneer and leader in the movement to integrate feminism and Orthodox Judaism. In 1997, she founded the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, which seeks to reconcile core principles of feminism with traditional Jewish law. Greenberg is also involved in inter and intrafaith projects, building bridges between women of different faiths. She is the author of several books and articles, and continues to lecture at universities and in Jewish communities worldwide. Greenberg’s credo is that Jewish tradition is too strong to be threatened by experiments in women’s religious rights and responsibilities. Conversation Guide WHAT DO YOU THINK? 1. Which Jewish rituals and milestones incorporate joy and pleasure? When have you personally experienced joy in your Judaism? 2. Do you have the opportunity to savor and treasure special moments in daily life, despite the busy nature of modern life? What enables you to do so? 3. What does “savor life” mean to you? Do you think it is the same as enjoy life? WHAT DO YOU SEE? 1. Discuss how you react to this poster: your first impressions, your memories from when this famous smiley face was first popular. 2. The image has been updated—what has been used to do this? What message does that add to the quote? 3. The poster has a clear symbol of happiness. How can this be applied to a multi-layered thought? Credits Frames of Mind@2015, Arnold Schwartzman, Quote: Harold Grinspoon, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, West Springfield, MA AuthorHarold Grinspoon1929-presentLongmeadow MAphilanthropist and artistAbout Harold Grinspoon, whose roots are in western Massachusetts and Judaism, has dedicated his real estate success from Aspen Square Management to fund the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF). Since its founding in 1993, HGF has invested more than $137 million in opportunities for the Jewish community worldwide. Of special note is the PJ Library program, founded in 2005 and funded jointly by Grinspoon, local communities, and other funders, which sends the gift of more than 200,000 age-specific books each month to Jewish children in North America, Australia, and Mexico, and over 320,000 books each month to children in Israel. ArtistArnold SchwartzmanLos AngelesGraphic designerFilmmakerAbout Arnold Schwartzman is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and renowned graphic designer. He has served as the design director for Saul Bass and Associates, has lectured extensively on graphic design and film at many of the leading art institutions throughout the world, and is the author of a number of books. He is active in the Los Angeles Jewish community, and has produced films and video exhibits related to Jewish history and the Holocaust. Schwartzman was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the British film industry. He also served as the creative director for the Masters Series and the Proudly Jewish poster series for Voices & Visions®. Quote"Savor every moment of your life as if this is your last day."Harold GrinspoonContext Savor every moment of your life as if this is your last day. Source Harold Grinspoon's credo Select by Artist Ofra Amit Orit Bergman Nina Duran Asaf Hanuka Frances Jetter Michael Morgenstern Robert Neubecker Einat Peled Rosalyn Schanzer Arnold Schwartzman James Steinberg Jean Claude (J.C.) Suares Select by Author Albert Einstein Anne Frank Rabbi Irving "Yitz" Greenberg Harold Grinspoon Franz Kafka Emma Lazarus Rabbi Nachman of Breslav Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Hannah Senesh Natan Sharansky Select by Quote "A book must be an axe to break the sea frozen inside us." "The whole world is a very narrow bridge. The key is not to be afraid." "How wonderful it is that no one has to wait, but can start right now to gradually change the world!" "Until we are all free . . . none of us are free." "A life without a dream is no life. But a dream without limits is an illusion." "Imagination is more important than knowledge." "Keep two pieces of paper in your pocket at all times. On one: “I am a speck of dust,” and on the other : “The world was created for me.”" "We must believe not only that all people are created equal but also that all peoples are created equal." "At the heart of what it means to be a Jew is to ask questions." "It’s when the winds blow the hardest that you need the deepest roots." "Savor every moment of your life as if this is your last day." "There are stars whose radiance is visible on earth though they have long been extinct. There are people whose brilliance continues to light the world though they are no longer among the living. These lights are particularly bright when the night is dark." Select by Artist Ofra Amit Orit Bergman Nina Duran Asaf Hanuka Frances Jetter Michael Morgenstern Robert Neubecker Einat Peled Rosalyn Schanzer Arnold Schwartzman James Steinberg Jean Claude (J.C.) Suares Select by Author Albert Einstein Anne Frank Rabbi Irving "Yitz" Greenberg Harold Grinspoon Franz Kafka Emma Lazarus Rabbi Nachman of Breslav Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Peshischa Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Hannah Senesh Natan Sharansky Select by Quote "A book must be an axe to break the sea frozen inside us." "It’s when the winds blow the hardest that you need the deepest roots." "At the heart of what it means to be a Jew is to ask questions." "We must believe not only that all people are created equal but also that all peoples are created equal." "Until we are all free . . . none of us are free." "Imagination is more important than knowledge." "Savor every moment of your life as if this is your last day." "There are stars whose radiance is visible on earth though they have long been extinct. There are people whose brilliance continues to light the world though they are no longer among the living. These lights are particularly bright when the night is dark." "The whole world is a very narrow bridge. The key is not to be afraid." "A life without a dream is no life. But a dream without limits is an illusion." "How wonderful it is that no one has to wait, but can start right now to gradually change the world!" "Keep two pieces of paper in your pocket at all times. On one: “I am a speck of dust,” and on the other : “The world was created for me.”"
