What Is Bullying?
by Emuna BravermanIf every act of cruelty is bullying, then the word loses all meaning.
Purim in Auschwitz
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikFor survivors, Purim wasn't simply a victory that happened thousands of years ago.
Bullying: Some Perspective Please
by Emuna BravermanI think the school's zero tolerance towards bullying is going too far.
Call Me Mrs. Braverman Revisited
by Emuna BravermanCalling someone by their first name is an expression of closeness that I reserve for the relationships that really count.
Judging Judaism by the Jews
by Rabbi Yaakov SalomonSince people do, let's strive to be role models.
Valentine's Day Every Day
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikForget the commercialism and express your love every day.
Turn Off the TV and Leave them Alone
by Emuna BravermanTwo simple, cost-free suggestions to nurture your kids' creativity.
Rav Noah's Wisdom
by Rabbi Yaakov SalomonOne piece of wisdom from Rabbi Weinberg that changed my life.
Reality of Abortion
by Emuna BravermanIt’s unbearable to see some parents anxiously straining to hear a heartbeat, while others seek to still that beat forever.
Learning from the Holocaust
by Emuna BravermanSurvivors put my petty selfishness and complaints to shame.
Accepting Compliments
by Emuna BravermanIt’s important to know how to give. It’s just as important to know how to receive.
My Most Important List
by Emuna BravermanA surprising and humbling lesson from a gourmet food magazine.
Christmas Carols
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikI like them because they remind me I am a guest in this country.
In An Instant
by Emuna BravermanThat's how long it can take for our lives to be dramatically changed.
Parent-Teacher Combat
by Emuna BravermanIt wasn't only my daughter who was being called to the mat.
Amazing Creatures
by Emuna BravermanAll too often we ignore God's most awe-inspiring creation – other human beings.
Freedom Under Attack
A warning to the world from the UN General Assembly podium: Don’t close your eyes to the atrocities around you.
Israel's Legal Founding
Despite Israel’s lawful origins, it is the only country in the world whose legitimacy has been questioned.
Where Have All the Good Jewish Women Gone?
Some women seem to be more interested in over-achieving than in maintaining a relationship.
My Barber, Morris
After discovering my local barber's dark secret, no haircut has ever been the same.
Stigma
A proud polio survivor, I was blissfully unaware of the stigma many attach to paralysis and deformity. Until I wanted to start dating.
Self-Confidence and Dating
Attaining the self-assurance you need to achieve true intimacy with another person.
Archeology & Jewish Life in Ancient Babylonia
An exciting exhibit presents direct evidence of the Jewish community in Babylonia right before and after the destruction of the First Temple.
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Kabbala #1: What Is Kabbala?
Kabbala is the Torah's expression of the way the world works. Removed from its source, it's a lot of rubbish. (First in a series.)
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Purim: Knowing Tomorrow
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Jews Don't Bow
Little did I know that the source of my chutzpah reached back thousands of years, to Mordechai.
Purim: Redeeming the Sin of Eden
A video series that takes a closer, more grown-up look at the Book of Esther.
Top 10 Reasons Why I Should Replace Jon Stewart as the New Host of The Daily Show
Jon Stewart has won 19 Emmy Awards. I am ready to win 19 Emmy Awards, given the chance.
Jtube: Back to the Future Part II
What would have been the harm if Marty had used the almanac to win a few bets?
