What Was Saved from the Hurricane

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech What’s the most precious thing we own?

General Petraeus & Us

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik It’s no wonder Judaism forbids a man from being alone with a woman who is not his wife.

Pictures Don't Smell

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Finding a way to help Sandy’s victims.

Polarization

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons Left-right, blue-red, rich-poor. With the U.S. elections over, how can the healing begin?

Dear Emuna: Parent Invasion

by Emuna Braverman Help! My parents are visiting for three weeks and my life is upside down!

Q&A for Teens: I Want to be ME

by Lauren Roth How can I always be true to who I am no matter who is around me?

Delta Flight 15

by A Delta Flight Attendant An amazing, true story about a plane that was forced to land in Newfoundland on 9/11.

The Hearts of Kings

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons The presidential election looms. Does it really matter who wins?

Slovie’s Hurricane Sandy Diary

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff A personal glimpse into a world turned upside down.

Voting for Mom

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund The campaign advisor warned my mother: “You can’t win unless you campaign on Saturday.”

Taking Sandy Personally

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon The true answer to, “What does it all mean?”

Hurricane Sandy

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech Why the key to rain remains in God’s hands.

The Fury of Frankenstorm

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund Five ways to bring awe into your life.

Dear Emuna: Former Party Animal

by Emuna Braverman I have a pretty wild past and am slowly becoming observant. How do I forgive myself? Will a nice Jewish boy ever accept me?

The Presidential Debates

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Do our preconceived notions prevent us from really listening?

Visiting the Sick

by Yvette Alt Miller Reaching out to others in difficult times.

Q&A for Teens: Disconnected Jew

by Lauren Roth I don’t feel a spiritual connection with God or the Jewish community. How do I start feeling that I belong?

Post-Holiday Blues

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon How to keep growing spiritually after the holiday blitz.

Jennifer Livingston: The Fat Anchor

by Judy Gruen Can fat people be good role models?

Jews & Birthdays

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech Why I won’t be celebrating my birthday.

Malala Vs. The Taliban

A 14 year old school girl threatens the Taliban. Lessons from Malala Yousafzai’s incredible courage.

The Great Ocean of Truth

by Rabbi Adam Jacobs Despite the staggering discoveries made by science, the universe is still shrouded in awesome mystery.

Debunking the Beauty Myth

by Hannah Dreyfus Dealing with someone’s eating disorder made me realize that her struggle was mine as well.

Dear Emuna: My Husband’s Unwanted Gift

by Emuna Braverman I don’t want to be a spoiled brat, but why can’t he buy me something I actually want?

Q&A for Teens: The Only Observant Jew

by Lauren Roth I’m the only observant Jew in my community, my family, and my school, and I feel so alone.

Simchat Torah: Just Show Up!

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Experience the sheer joy of being Jewish and celebrate.

Circumcision: The Cutting Edge

by Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo Banning circumcision is based on a misunderstanding of what human beings are all about and what makes their lives meaningful.

Yom Kippur Exercise

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon It can transform your life.

Ahmadinejad is #UNWELCOME

by Hasbara Fellowships We cannot remain silent while a man this evil visits New York and addresses the UN.

Dear Emuna: Yom Kippur & Guilt

by Emuna Braverman How to break the vicious cycle of not keeping resolutions.

Q&A for Teens: You Can Forgive

by Lauren Roth Forgiving someone means you’re not going to allow your anger against them to hurt you anymore.

Thinking of Others on Rosh Hashanah

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Our prayers can make a difference.

The El Al Blunder

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Should you give that ticket back?

Making Rosh Hashanah Meaningful

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon It’s time to get out of your comfort zone.

50 Ways Girls can Feel Good about Themselves

by Rebecca Berlin and Tali Gross Effective tips for teenage girls in a world where perfection is the new standard.

A Domestic Violence Situation

by Rhonda Greenberg Lying there on the gurney with the sirens blaring, I could no longer deny the reality.

Q&A for Teens: New School Nerves

by Lauren Roth I’m starting a new school and I’m freaking out!

The Lance Armstrong Tragedy

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech A timely lesson for all of us.

Who Are Your Real Friends?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Might it be your own kids?

My Battle with Postpartum Depression

by Shoshana Kagan Even though I felt myself being sucked into an abyss of darkness, I refused to reach out for help.

Dear Emuna: My Husband, the Smoker

by Emuna Braverman My husband started smoking again two years ago. It scares me and I hate it.

Cosmo & Helen Gurley Brown

by Judy Gruen Many young women are realizing just how damaging were her views.

Q&A for Teens: Stop Staring at Me

by Lauren Roth People always stare at me because I’m beautiful and I hate it.

Synagogue Dues

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Can’t live with them. Can’t survive without them.

The Sikh Temple Shooting

by Yvette Alt Miller Empathy takes work, but it’s the basis of human decency.

Wistrich on "The Left, the Jews and Israel"

by Isi Leibler Why so many Jewish socialists abandoned their people and heritage.

Smarty Pants

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Being smart is overrated.

Dear Emuna: Not Married

by Emuna Braverman Will my kids ever get married?

Is Happiness a Luxury?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon The answer may surprise you.

Q&A for Teens: Resilience

by Lauren Roth My scary question: Am I damaged beyond repair?