Back to School Challenges
by Emuna BravermanIt's not only the kids who have a hard time. Anyone who carpools will totally relate.
Each Day a Masterpiece
by Emuna BravermanThis Yom Kippur I'll be thinking about living every moment to its fullest.
Acceptance
by Emuna BravermanThe healthy response to all of life’s challenges, including Rosh Hashana.
The Marriage Quiz
by Emuna BravermanAnswering the following questions is a great place to start preparing for the High Holidays.
Why Have Children?
by Emuna BravermanIs being a parent more difficult and less rewarding than expected?
Widows and Orphans
by Emuna BravermanTheir pain is very great and it’s too easy to forget about them.
Eli and His Little White Lie
by Emuna BravermanA children's book with a penetrating lesson for us all.
Giving Advice
by Emuna BravermanYou’re only qualified to give advice when you recognize how little you really know.
Days of Remembrance
by Emuna BravermanSome people are in danger of forgetting. Some of us will never forget.
Passover Overreaction
by Emuna BravermanIf I spend the preparation time yelling at my children, am I really getting rid of the chametz?
Doctors: A Second Opinion
by Emuna BravermanDoctors run a very high risk of becoming indifferent to the pain and humanity of their patients.
Purim's Real Joy
by Emuna BravermanRecognizing that everything -- even experiencing the pain of a terrifying illness -- is from the Almighty.
The Parent/School Partnership
by Emuna BravermanWe need to be actively involved in our children’s educational lives.
What Kind of Attention?
by Emuna BravermanGive your children attention for doing the right thing, not for doing the wrong thing.
Teenagers and Clothing
by Emuna BravermanTeaching your children the fine line between needs and wants.
The Boredom Problem
by Emuna BravermanDon't feel inadequate for not constantly entertaining your kids.
Dreams of Greatness
by Emuna BravermanThe focus on greatness can distract us from the real accomplishments of life.
Making Room for Daddy
by Emuna BravermanMost fathers want to be involved. Don’t sabotage their efforts.
If You Really Loved Me...
by Emuna BravermanDon't turn every disagreement into a referendum on the state of your marriage.
When the Teacher Calls
by Emuna BravermanBefore making any judgments, hear your kids' side of the story.
Waiter!
by Emuna BravermanNo matter the job, we all have the opportunity to infuse it with value and dignity.
The Way We Get By
by Emuna BravermanA wonderful documentary about ordinary, elderly people providing extraordinary support.
Uproot the Nail: A Short Yom Kippur Video on Nailing Down Forgiveness
How to attain real forgiveness.
The Unlikely Hero who Saved Thousands of Jews
Even though he lacked the necessary experience, Varian Fry risked his life to save Jews in Vichy France because no one else was going to do it.
Make the Call: An Inspiring Yom Kippur Video
When Nancy Baida and Harry Ashkanazi had an argument, they never expected it to end the way it did. A powerful story about courage, humility and forgiveness.
Rosh Hashanah Cards from the Holocaust
A glimpse into some of the ways Jews before, during and immediately after the Holocaust marked the New Year.
The U.S. Military and Rosh Hashanah
On Rosh Hashanah, Jewish soldiers on duty around the world will gather in prayer with the full support of the US military.
Rate My Service: A True Story about a Devastating Critique
Someone wronged Mike, the owner, unfairly, and plastered it online. My heart went out to him.
How Two Ordinary Teenagers are Changing the World
Their mind-blowing responses to Hurricane Harvey and a sick neighbor is the inspiration we need for the High Holidays.
Three Things I Learned by Deleting Facebook from My Phone
Breaking any habit is hard. But I’m learning to embrace the white space of life.
Donkey Kong, Secret Agent Man and Not Feeling God’s Love
Four reframes for the times you feel very distant from God.
Understanding Prayer: 10 Short Videos on How Prayer Can Change Your Life
Engaging heart, mind and soul in this central Jewish practice.
Infusing Repentance with Mindfulness, Compassion and Self-Love
Creating the conducive environment to grow, heal and make amends.
Don’t Let Your Mistakes Define You
Like the professional athlete, you’ve got to get back into the game and play to win.
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The Dating Coach’s 49 Blessings for the New Year
Focusing on blessings while you’re working on finding the right one.
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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The Secret to a Guilt-free Yom Kippur
Understanding the crucial difference between negative guilt and constructive regret.
What Jewish History Forgot: Yom Kippur Edition
Studies show that stock prices are tied to Yom Kippur?!
The Cry of the Shofar: Its Incredible Power and Meaning
The shofar pierces our external personas and reconnects us to our true inner selves.
