His name is Nissim – which means miracles in Hebrew. An apt description of his life.
Should I let my teenaged son hang out with his friends or should I insist on a plan?
Spending three days with non-religious Israelis, I discovered surprising things about them, and myself.
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As a child of Holocaust survivor, it's hard for me to imagine that my child will openly declare his Jewishness to everyone.
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One day, we're all going on a long journey. We need to take along enough nourishment to last for eternity.
_(english).jpg "Searching for Superman")
I knew I possessed super powers. I just had to sort through the baggage of a few generations to find them.
How do I assess when things are stuck, versus moving slowly forward?
Three practical steps to help you find your soul mate.
_(english).jpg "Tammuz: Forces of Nature")
What can happen when we see everything as being fully within our grasp and under our control.
_(english).jpg "America and Jewish Values")
The Bible's major role in the creation of the United States and its democracy.
_(english).jpg "Seven Wonders of Jewish History")
Seven remarkable milestones that defy historical patterns and fulfill ancient prophecies.
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
Chasidic Israeli filmmaker Rama Burshtein’s fascinating film is almost as fascinating as her own story.
Has anyone who’s against the NSA’s policy of phone and email tapping come up with a better way to find terrorists?
The film "Up" teaches a lesson about not being afraid of life's new challenges.
_(english).jpg "My Son, the Pyromaniac")
As Lag B'Omer approaches, so does the Israeli bonfire ritual.
_(english).jpg "The Immigrant")
Our children are becoming real Israelis. We are both very proud, and very afraid.
_(english).jpg "Synagogue innovates membership initiave for shul you don't go to")
Make us ‘the shul you don't go to.'
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