October – Gandhi Jayanti

Note: Although many details of Gandhi’s life are public information at this point, it is important to clarify the specific sources used for this post. In the interest of relying on an accessible, fairly neutral source, most details in this biography were found on the Wikipedia pages for the holiday or for Gandhi himself, though…

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September 2023: The Jewish New Year

Judaism is the original member of the Abrahamic faiths, which include Christianity (Catholicism, Protestantism, and others), Islam (Sunni, Shiite, and others), and other minority religions. As a long-standing religion with thousands of years of history, Judaism has many traditional holidays. Many of these events occur in the month of September. Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah is…

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August – Dog Days of Summer!

August is the hottest month of the year, and it is also the most common time for people to be off on summer vacation. During the dogs days of summer, many people go into vacation mode. Some people like to become beach bums and soak up some sun, also known as catching some rays. In…

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July: Studying for Final Exams?

The month of July is a busy time for Japanese university students as they prepare for final exams, summer travel and jobs, and other important deadlines. If you are feeling stressed, please consider the following self-care strategies: If you need extra resources to understand your language classes, don’t forget that the LLSR website has many…

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What is “Pride Month”?

In the month of June, there are many colorful flags displayed on social media. What are all of these flags? Most of them represent various identities of the LGBTQ+ community. These flags have been created to celebrate the diversity of sexualities and gender identities that exist in all the populations around the world. They advocate…

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