Four Hidden Messages of the Seder

Slovie's Letter to Her Son on His Wedding Day

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

This is the message I want you to always remember.

My Carpet Tells a Story

by Chana Gittle Deray

Getting my living room carpet cleaned uncovered a startling truth.

The Narcissist Next Door

by Rebecca Starr

Was the problem me or her? Sometimes it’s hard to know.

Yehuda Fell!: My Lesson in Gratitude

by Rivki Hartman

As my son lay below me, silent and motionless, thoughts raced through my mind.

What Happened to Time?

by Miriam (Tara) Eliwatt

When I was a kid, I wanted everything to hurry up. Now I can’t slow it down.

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PODCAST: Lighting up the Darkness with Our Family on Chanukah

by Heather Dean

Orit Esther Riter on Chanukah’s message of clarity and purpose. Embed Code:

How Baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Murray Kept One Man Alive

by Rabbi Yehuda Appel

Nothing was going to keep Richard Wade from seeing Murray join the 3000 hit club. Not even cancer.

Our Mother Rachel

by Dina Coopersmith

What is so special about Rachel that we commemorate her death more than any of the other matriarchs and patriarchs?

Honey: Interesting Facts

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Some fun honey facts to start your new off right.

6 Mindful Eating Tips for Your Body and Soul

by Eman Esmailzadeh

For starters, eat only when you’re hungry.

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PODCAST: How to Give Charity without Writing a Check

by Heather Dean

How to tap into the power of this transformational time period.

A Bathroom Tale: A True Story for Elul

by Simcha Loiterman

Awareness is the first step to change.

In Doggy Heaven: Farewell to My Faithful Friend

by Judy Gruen

At the equivalent of 105 in human years, our dog’s time had come. I miss him.

Sheryl Sandberg, Tisha B’Av & How to Transform Loss into Resilience

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund

Keeping the memory of a loved one alive.

Mourning What Could Have Been

by Sora Rosen

Grieving the loss of potential new life connected me to mourning the destruction of the Temple.

Dreaming in Left Field

by Tali Davis

Even though he can’t hit the baseball, my son dreams of greatness.

The Blessing of a Rented Room

by Lisa Compart

I was 36 years old and running out of options

Why I Burned 30 Years of Journals

by Ketriellah Goldfeder

To move forward, don’t look back.

A Granddaughter Without

by Yael Zoldan M.A.

From beggars and millionaires to Kabbalists and cynics, everyone was captured by my grandfather’s warmth.

Four Priceless Gifts for Father’s Day

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund

An open letter to my dad.

My First Mother’s Day without My Mother

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Can one ever really lose a mother?

Seven Things to be Grateful for at the Seder

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund

Especially the handprint on the fridge.

Neurosurgery for My Newborn

by Sarah Burns

I was unprepared for the emotional upheaval we were about to experience.

My Father’s Holocaust Club

by Malka Hillelsohn

It 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 Gutfreund

Unable 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 Davis

You? Exercise? At 5:30 AM? This will last maybe three days.

Lives Intertwined

by Beryl Tritel

My 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) Eliwatt

My 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 Cline

I was blown away by an encounter I had with one of your 7 children.

40 Ways Life is Better at 40

by Elana Kleinman

Since turning 40, I’m a different person.

Step-Father's Day

by Rebecca Appelson

Sometimes the best parents aren't the one you're born with.

5 Things to Do to Beat the Pre-Passover Blues

by Sharon Langert

Stressed out? Here’s what you need to do.

The Mourning After

by Terry Friedman Wine

My year of saying Kaddish for my father.

Mommy, Do Children Die?

by Karin Terebessy

A heart-to-heart talk with my young daughter.

Psalms, the African-American Woman & Me

by Rebecca Klempner

If you don't know what you're saying, why say it at all?

Calm Karma

by Heidi Mae Bratt

I aspire to keep calm and not react. One time I actually succeeded.

If You’re Not Happy and You Know It

by Malka Winner

Clap your hands anyway.

My Lost Pendant

by Judy Gruen

My 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. Freedman

Hanukkah reminds us how grateful we must be that everything works.

Alone in Lenox Hill

by Yael Zoldan M.A.

In my grandmother's room, it was as silent as death.

7 Reasons I am Grateful to Be a Jew

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund

Why I am grateful to be a Jew today.

Our Daughter’s Meaningful Bat Mitzvah

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Despite 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-Wolff

Practical ways to utilize the incredible power of the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

My Frightening Ovarian Ultrasound

by Marianna Feldman

I was never comfortable with the idea of miracles. And then one happened to me.

The Silver Spice Box

by Tova Teitelbaum

From war-torn Prague through Australia to Israel, a spice box spans five generations of one Jewish family.

Our First Baby

by Rochel Leah Fuchs

He's our oldest, but not our firstborn.

In My Father's Footsteps

by David Sacks

My father's fateful decision opened up gates in Heaven for his future descendants.

Love Beyond Words

by Chava Willig Levy

A debilitating stroke cannot prevent a young woman's dream for family.