Sheryl Sandberg, Tisha B’Av & How to Transform Loss into Resilience
by Sara Debbie GutfreundKeeping the memory of a loved one alive.
In Doggy Heaven: Farewell to My Faithful Friend
At the equivalent of 105 in human years, our dog’s time had come. I miss him.
Mourning What Could Have Been
by Sora RosenGrieving the loss of potential new life connected me to mourning the destruction of the Temple.
Dreaming in Left Field
by Tali DavisEven though he can’t hit the baseball, my son dreams of greatness.
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A Granddaughter Without
by Yael Zoldan M.A.From beggars and millionaires to Kabbalists and cynics, everyone was captured by my grandfather’s warmth.
Seven Things to be Grateful for at the Seder
by Sara Debbie GutfreundEspecially the handprint on the fridge.
Neurosurgery for My Newborn
by Sarah BurnsI was unprepared for the emotional upheaval we were about to experience.
My Father’s Holocaust Club
by Malka HillelsohnIt was a club I had no interest in joining. But my son’s brain tumor dictated otherwise.
Knocked Out by the Flu
by Sara Debbie GutfreundUnable to get up from my bed I was forced to face the uncomfortable truth: I am not in control.
Walking 5:30 in the Morning
by Ariela DavisYou? Exercise? At 5:30 AM? This will last maybe three days.
Lives Intertwined
by Beryl TritelMy mother saved a woman’s baby. Little did she know how that woman would repay the kindness.
Children and the Art of Saying Sorry
by Yael Zoldan M.A.Learning how to say sorry from our children this Yom Kippur.
My Dreams and Mid-Life Crisis
by Miriam (Tara) EliwattMy mother used to say that nothing is engraved in stone. But that’s not true. Our life is full of engravings.
Dear Single Mother
by Eliana ClineI was blown away by an encounter I had with one of your 7 children.
5 Things to Do to Beat the Pre-Passover Blues
by Sharon LangertStressed out? Here’s what you need to do.
Psalms, the African-American Woman & Me
by Rebecca KlempnerIf you don't know what you're saying, why say it at all?
My Lost Pendant
by Judy GruenMy chances of finding my special pendant in the enormous mall were about as good as my winning the Pulitzer Prize.
The Miracle of Breathing
by Dr. Jacob L. FreedmanHanukkah reminds us how grateful we must be that everything works.
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Our Daughter’s Meaningful Bat Mitzvah
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerDespite recent negative press, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations can be a profound experience for the entire family.
Three Goals for the New Year
by Slovie Jungreis-WolffPractical ways to utilize the incredible power of the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
My Frightening Ovarian Ultrasound
by Marianna FeldmanI was never comfortable with the idea of miracles. And then one happened to me.
The Silver Spice Box
by Tova TeitelbaumFrom war-torn Prague through Australia to Israel, a spice box spans five generations of one Jewish family.
In My Father's Footsteps
by David SacksMy father's fateful decision opened up gates in Heaven for his future descendants.
Love Beyond Words
by Chava Willig LevyA debilitating stroke cannot prevent a young woman's dream for family.
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The Hardest Lesson of All
by Rabbi Irwin KatsofAs my mom was dying, I caught a glimpse of just how special every moment of life is.
The 75-Year-Old Bottle of Wine from Poland
by Kurt SteinThe remarkable true story of a survivor’s special Passover gift.
What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Mother
by Sara Debbie GutfreundI stared at her beautiful face and held her tiny hand and thought: I have no idea what I’m doing.
Lifelong Lessons from a Three-Month Marriage
by Rachel ShoshanaLooking at the shards of my failed marriage, how did I let this happen to me?
The Language of Love
by Yael Zoldan M.A.I miss the mad sound of the language, the delicacies on doilies, the coiffed women with dangling earrings.
The Sukkah’s Embrace
by Sara Debbie GutfreundRebbetzin Kanievsky & the sheltering sweetness of a mother’s love.
Better or Bitter?
by Slovie Jungreis-WolffFive-year-old Lily shows us how to get through life's challenges.
Cancer Warriors at Camp Simcha
by Rivky WargaHere there are no wheelchairs, no g-tubes, and no prosthetics; just souls.
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Stay With Me
by Yael Zoldan M.A.Lying in the bed she had no questions. Sitting at her side I had no answers.
The Alarming Rise of White Supremacy in America
The violence in Charlottesville didn’t originate in a vacuum.
The Solar Eclipse: A Jewish Message
The connection between covering our eyes when we recite the Shema and when looking at the eclipse.
The Meaning of Some Common Sephardic Last Names
Some of the most famous names of the Sephardic community can be traced back to medieval times.
The Land of Israel: Jewish History in a Flash
A short video that summarizes 4000+ years of invasions, conquests and changes in the Land of Israel.
On Sunday the Rabbi Disappeared
With no money or phone, for a few days Rabbi Ilan Feldman slipped off the grid to experience a nomad’s life.
Dear Emuna: I Can’t Stand My Neighbor’ Loud Dog
Plus practical advice to a daughter whose aging father has moved nearby and is suddenly very dependent on her.
Off the Grid: Joshua Safran’s Childhood Was Nothing like Yours
One boy’s improbable journey from witches’ commune to Jerusalem.
4 Elements: Jewish Personality Typing
Getting to know the most fascinating person in the world – yourself.
Cooking with Za’atar
Enjoy this popular Israeli seasoning blend with these creative and simple recipes.
Guy Confessions: What I Want to Tell the Shadchan
Four points from actively dating dudes that could make Jewish dating even better.
Creation: A Convergence of Torah and Science
Once unthinkable, the accounts of creation by Torah and science are converging.
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My Yom Kippur Call
It was one the hardest calls I’ve ever made. And it turned out to be one the best.
Where to Take Your Jewish Date this Summer
For those committed to the Jewish faith, mini golf is the perfect date. We are good at it!
Fighting Fair: Jews vs. Non-Jews
Non-Jews wait for the right time to argue. Jews must get everything off their chests immediately!
Hating Israel: Understanding Tisha B’Av through Today’s Headlines
How preconceived notions cause baseless hatred.
Napoleon and the Purpose of Mourning on Tisha B’Av
Why do Tisha B’Av and Passover always occur on the same day of the week?
