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Shkinta

Shkinta is a word from the Hebrew language that means "spark". Imagine walking down a dark hallway, and suddenly you see a bright, tiny spark in the distance - that's a shkinta!

In Jewish mystical tradition, shkinta is often used to describe the divine spark, or spiritual presence, within each person and in the world around us. It's like a little piece of God that glows inside us, helping us to be good and kind to others.

So whenever you do something kind or helpful, your shkinta is shining bright! And if you see someone else doing something good, you can say that their shkinta is shining too.

Just like a spark can light a fire, the shkinta within us can ignite positive change in the world. So remember to let your shkinta shine bright and spread kindness wherever you go!
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