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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June 2023: Professional Wellness Month

Happy June! Along with today’s theme of Professional Wellness Month, June is also PTSD Awareness Month, Alzheimers Awareness Month, and Migraine/Headache Awareness Month. 気をつけってね!Coincidentally (or perhaps not), last month was Mental Health Awareness Month, which offered a similar theme. Although these topics share many connections, today’s post will focus on Professional Wellness Month. According to…

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May: Coronation of Charles III and Camilla

On May 6th, 2023, Charles the Third and his wife Camilla will be crowned King and Queen Consort. The coronation is an official tradition in which the royal crown is placed upon the monarch’s head in a formal, religious ceremony. (However, similar to a presidential inauguration ceremony, it does not mark the first day of…

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April 2023 SPECIAL: Arab-American Heritage Month and Ramadan

This year, Arab-American Heritage Month and Ramadan are the same month. This is exciting because many Arab-Americans celebrate Ramadan! But it’s also a good chance to explain the difference between ethnicity, religion, and culture. Famous Arab-Americans More famous Arab-Americans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Arab_Americans Arab-American Heritage Month Arab-American Heritage Month was first recognized by the federal government of the…

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