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By TAHLIB

My CEO had a particularly bad day, so knowing that he'd be huddled at his desk all-day, I surprised him by bringing him lunch. That night, he texted: "Been thinking all evening about that simple act of bringing me that salad," and he added, "You are a remarkable person." I didn't expect that. My gesture was small but it made a big impact on his spirit. Have you ever given an unexpected gift to someone in authority who was in pain? ... your boss, your rabbi, or maybe a policeman? You should give. We all should, and not because we expect even a thankyou, but because giving is spiritually healthy for the giver too. This week, we were reminded of Rev. King's gift to America. It's a reminder that when we give, we "are a remarkable" people, and that makes photographer Bob Adelman's "Free at last, free at last," (above) my NEWS OF WEEK.

In other religious art news from across the USA, and around the world:

• Buddhist Art of Week: Steve Jobs' religious imagination: "Touching is Believing." [More News]
• Christian Art of Week: Oklahoma City to host 500 years of Italian paintings. [More News]
• Islamic Art of Week: Middle Eastern women photographers in show of strength. [More News]
• Hindu Art of Week: Encyclopedia of Hinduism, an 11-yr effort unveiled in US.  [More News]
• Judaic Art of Week: Hyman Bloom’s rabbi paintings at White Box gallery. [More News]

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