About the Author
Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Leiby Burnham, CSW, is a rabbi, psychotherapist, and writer. He lives in Detroit with his wife, an ICU nurse, who is on strict orders to "leave her patients at work" and their three daughters, Orah, Shifra and Rachel. Rabbi Burnham works for the Jean and Theodore Weiss Partners in Torah program of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah, where he does community outreach, and runs a Jewish educational programs at University of Michigan, Wayne State, and Oakland University. He taught learning-disabled high school students for eight years in NYC, while receiving Rabbinical training at Shor Yoshuv Institute, and obtaining his Masters in Social Work from Yeshiva University.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Knowing when it’s time to let go of the candy.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Is online dating decreasing the chances for a happy marriage?
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Sometimes when you least expect it, you hit jackpot.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Passover ensures we retain the burning passion to get ahead.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Do violent video games have a detrimental effect on our psyche?
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Living in the Age of Narcissism.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Spiritual lessons from Apple Inc.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Are you uncomfortable yet?
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Do you know what your child is reading?
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Is there anything wrong with swearing?
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My brother was the little train no one thought could. Did he ever prove everyone wrong.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Will you consider this year a great success or failure? A lot depends on the next few weeks.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Is the goal of life not to experience pain?
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Leading a secret life as a Jewish resistance fighter, you just never know who you're going to meet.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
The quickest route to being a good guy.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Sukkot is about finding what would otherwise be thrown away and wasted, and injecting it with purpose.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
The proper path to romance, and Elul.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
How to maximize mileage for the most important journey you'll ever take.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Living on the edge.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Is photographer Spencer Tunick serving the advancement of society?
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Why is Denmark the happiest place in the world?
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Why God cares if you crack open your history book.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Life is best played with a strategy.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
My giant horse Miguel made me ask: Am I a body or a soul?
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Your everyday actions can affect the entire world.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Shortcuts: the quick way to nowhere.
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
How do you plan on leaving the month of Tishrei?
by Rabbi Leiby Burnham
This Rosh Hashanah make sure your resolutions are S.M.A.R.T.