Category: altruism

Even Hungry Babies Are Willing to Share

February 24, 2023
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Altruism may begin in infancy, according to a new study. In a study of nearly 100 19-month-olds, the researchers found that children, even when hungry, gave a tasty snack to a stranger in need. The findings in Scientific Reports not only show that infants engage in altruistic behavior, but also suggest that early social experiences can shape altruism….

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The Many Ways We Helped Each Other During COVID

March 9, 2022
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When the pandemic first came to California and lockdowns were instituted, many of my neighbors set out to help each other. Some called elderly neighbors to be sure they were OK. Others collaborated with local restaurants to create a low-cost food delivery service, feeding people around the city while helping restaurants find a source of…

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Helping Others to Help Ourselves

October 10, 2021
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Let’s face it—we live in some pretty turbulent times. The world is going through some serious cultural, economic, and political upheavals, not to mention a pandemic (that we’re constantly reminded about) that has introduced requirements for freedoms we once took for granted. Understandably, people can feel a little overwhelmed, but there’s something we can all…

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Who Would Hide a Jew If Nazis Took Over America?

September 28, 2021
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Commentary There is something about most Jews that few non-Jews know: We Jews often ask ourselves if a non-Jew in our lives would hide us in the event of a Nazi-like outbreak. I don’t know if young Jews think about this, but nearly all Jews who grew up in the decades following the Holocaust often…

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