Queen Esther Finds Her Voice
Queen Esther’s transformation from a passive, quiet young lady to an active, courageous heroine.
Joined by Tragedy: The Fogel and Salomon Families
The author’s son Udi, daughter-in-law Ruth and three of his grandchildren were murdered by terrorists in Itamar in March 2011.
The Shabbat Massacre
Yosef, Chaya, and Elad Salomon lived for their spiritual heritage. Shabbat night they died for it.
13 Reasons Why Pushback
By committing suicide, Hannah Baker took the selfish route that hurt many people, most of all herself.
British Hero Cop who Saved a Jew in Jerusalem
Det. Sergeant Richard Burgess fought off three Arabs who were attacking a Jew and nearly lost his own life in the process.
The Most Important Speech Ever Given by a French President on Anti-Semitism
President Macron equated anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism and said Jew-hatred wasn’t born with the Vichy regime, nor did it die after the liberation of France.
10 Guidelines for Healthy Discipline
How to administer effective discipline without hurting your child.
Energy Boosting Power Foods
These meatless, parve dishes are perfect for Shabbos, spring and summer, and are also great for the Nine Days.
Ten Signs You’re Ready for Marriage
It has far less to do with age than it does with being emotionally ready for a lifelong commitment.
Guy Confessions: What I Want to Tell the Shadchan
Four points from actively dating dudes that could make Jewish dating even better.
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Suffering and Consolation: A Father's Perspective
My daughter's battle with leukemia taught me how to find consolation even in the midst of terrible pain.
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Centrality of Israel
Why is Israel so important to Judaism, and why does the world pay it such an extraordinary amount of attention?
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Tisha B’Av: Turning Mourning into Action
It is not enough to hope for redemption, we must be the catalyst for it.
Mourning What Could Have Been
Grieving the loss of potential new life connected me to mourning the destruction of the Temple.
A Letter to My Beloved on Tisha B’Av
I desperately yearn for the day we can reconcile and rebuild our home.
Jewish Summer Camp: Stuff No Parent Wants to Hear
”Sorry sport, but mom and dad are sick of having you at home.”
Jtube: Jimmy Kimmel Live: The Bar Mitzvah Party
Should Jewish role models take priority over non-Jewish ones?
Out of Towners
To New Yorkers, anyone from outside the Tri-State area is an “Out of Towner.” And we find your manners adorably considerate.
Why Did Edward Reichmann Want to be Buried with his Socks On?
The incredible story about the dying billionaire's odd letter to his family.
Holy Fire, Holy Music: The Piaseczna Niggun
A moving music video about the Piaseczna Rebbe, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira.
For This Moment
by Sara Debbie GutfreundLike Queen Esther, we can channel our pain towards greatness.
Take Off Your Mask
by Sara Debbie GutfreundThis Purim, remove the four masks we wear and experience true joy.
Stalin and the Purim Miracle
by Barbara PennStalin had plans to murder millions of Russian Jews. Like Haman, the tables suddenly turned.