Out of the Abyss
by as told to C.B. GavantMy liberation from the bondage of depression.
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Spiritual Scrubbing
by Nicole BemI loved Passover. It was the swishing of brooms in surround sound that confounded me.
Mourning Glory
by Simon Yisrael FeuermanWhen a mother succumbs to cancer in old age and a father faces his own mortality, a son experiences the blessings of a good shiva.
A Jewish Mother’s Wisdom
by Rabbi Binyamin FeldmanThe legacy of Chana Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits’ mother.
The Third Generation
by Beth GoldsammlerThe grandchild of Holocaust survivors looks forward… and back.
Seeds
by Shoshana GrosWhen my kids planted etrog trees, we didn’t know we’d discover the miracle – and precariousness – of life.
Eight Days with Our Baby
by Debbie ShapiroBorn with terminal kidney disfunction, each moment with him was precious.
Hope: Revisiting Secondary Infertility
by Rachel Fayga bas HindaOnce I began to truly appreciate the blessings in my life, I received another – a baby girl.
To Not Walk Alone
by Ephraim CornickAlthough my father has died, he remains an active, guiding influence in my life.
A Little Faith
by Shoshana GrosSometimes I wonder if my non-observant mother is more religious than me.
My Father’s Smile
by Dina NeumanMy father let go of his pain, his grief, his questions and was able to do what he loved best: to give.
The Giving Heart
by Shellie BermanMy mother’s motto is: the way to keep your heart in shape is to love more.
These Small Lights
by Yael Zoldan M.A.Chanukah reminds us that we are not the same as everyone else.
As the Flame Flickers
by Menucha Chana LevinThe challenge of observing the anniversary of the death of someone never born.
Bat Mitzvah Gifts for My Daughter
by Sara Debbie GutfreundSpanning three generations, I want to give you some very special gifts that are close to my heart.
To Bris or Not To Bris?
by Lea GoldmanThe last few months of my pregnancy, I spent more time agonizing about the bris than about labor itself.
Expectant World
by Gila ArnoldOur most significant achievements are formed somewhere deeply hidden.
5 (Spiritual) Ways to Beat the Heat
by Rabbi Jack KallaHow to make the most of the 2011 heat wave without moving from your computer or air conditioner.
The Night Before My Wedding
by Yael MermelsteinWe were on opposite poles: her life was drawing to a close and mine was about to begin.
Mother of All Miracles
by Freidl Liba bas ChavaSharing my pain and fear was easy. Becoming a mother left me speechless.
I Too Am Royalty
by Yvette Alt MillerAs a child I longed for the majestic. Watching the royal wedding, I realized I found it.
Earning My Freedom
by Yael Zoldan M.A.In a world of Facebook and Twitter, is anyone special? Preparing for Passover I discovered an answer.
Why Did the Fish Have to Die?
by Shulamis Yehudis GutfreundTeaching a child to understand God’s grand eternal plan.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Sophia's Story
by Catherine GaynorThe diagnosis was devastating, but we needed to stop mourning our daughter who was still alive and begin living with SMA.
My Purim Costume Fantasy
by Yael Zoldan M.A.This year, finally, my family will join the ranks of those paragons of virtue, those models of creative efficiency: The Ones with the Themes.
Hearts of the Fathers
by Tehilla ShapiroSince the divorce, my ex-husband won't have anything to do with our sons. Is it wrong to hope for a miracle?
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Father of the Bride
by Rabbi Ephraim ShoreWe were marrying off our eldest daughter. Why was I feeling so much pain?
Secondary Infertility
by Rachel Fayga bas HindaI am sharing my story so others won't travel this road alone.
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Sukkot's Healing Hug
by Batsheva Hirschman FrankelIn these unstable and scary times, the sukkah gives us a reassuring message.
London Horror: Eye for an Eye
The terrorist invoked the Torah’s principle “an eye for an eye” to justify his violence. He’s tragically misguided.
Heart Transplant
A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
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As a Jew in State Prison
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
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Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Confessions of a Serial Hook-Up Artist
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
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Shiva & Mourning
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
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Moshe, Miriam and Prophecy
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
Aging Ungracefully
In the 1960’s they used to say “Don’t trust anyone over 30”; Now, they say “Don’t trust anyone who looks older than 30!”
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
This is Israel: Resilience
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
