Torah and Thoreau

by Joseph Bornstein My enthralling discovery that Henry David Thoreau’s ideas have their roots in Jewish consciousness.

Tests: Acceptance Vs Rejection

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik Putting God into the equation.

When Every Millisecond Counts

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Take advantage of every moment and be a champion at whatever you aspire to do.

My 11 Months of Kaddish

by Dr. Harlan Weisman How saying Kaddish for my father changed my life.

Tests: Connection Vs. Estrangement

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik The most common challenge we have with our spouse.

After the Cancer Diagnosis

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Ever since my husband was diagnosed with cancer, losing weight seems shockingly frivolous.

Tests: Giver Vs. Taker

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik One of life’s challenges is learning to get out of ourselves.

Finding the God Spot

by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem – and within ourselves.

Words like Magic

by Malky Frohlich With Tisha B’Av approaching, we can strive to make things right by using our words to build, not destroy.

Silence is Not an Option

by Suzanna Eibuszyc Born and raised in Poland, I assumed my mother’s Holocaust burden.

Tests: Why God Gives Them

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik Would you send your child to a school that gives no tests?

Jewish Leadership

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik Three essential aspects: vision, responsibility, care.

Is God My Friend?

by Judy Gruen Belief was the easy part. Friendship took more work.

The Narrow Bridge

by Frances Derhy Coming to grips with my father’s untimely death.

Everything Happens to Me

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik We need to learn how to get out of ourselves.

Micol’s Gift

by Micol Cohen God is Everywhere: My guide to appreciating God’s gift of life.

Matisyahu: Exclusive Interview

by aish.com With honesty and candor, the reggae star discusses his spiritual journey and redefining his Jewish identity.

Tricking Time

by Vanessa Block Why did God create a world where wisdom and physical strength seem to move in opposite directions?

Courage to Live Your Clarity

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik Having the guts to stand up to social pressure.

Did God Throw the NBA Finals?

by Sherri Ziff God is the ultimate MVP. Doesn’t the guy I’m dating know that?

Small Choices, Big Outcomes

by Sara Yoheved Rigler Greatness is built upon our seemingly insignificant daily choices.

The Jewish Tattoo

by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Daniel expected his Star of David tattoo to provoke a physical struggle with others. Instead it provoked a spiritual struggle within himself.

Is There a Doctor on Board?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik When a kippah-clad doctor stepped forward to rescue a passenger.

My Difficult Neighbor

by Zelda Cutler How I stopped the harassment and changed my life.

Swimming through the Pain

by Andrew Friedman Ten years ago Asael Shabo lost his mother, three siblings and a leg to a terrorist. Now he’s on course to the 2016 Olympics.

Conflict Resolution

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik Screaming and yelling is not the Jewish way.

How to Die

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech The doctor wasn’t smiling. “There’s no way I can sugarcoat it. You have a rare, fatal disease and there is no known cure.”

Five Things Judaism Wants You to Know

by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov A quick primer on five essential philosophical points.

Still Wonderful

by Rabbi Gavriel Horan Out of the blue, Efryim Shore became paralyzed from the neck down.

Dear Dad

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik We were so excited when our father came home.

My Life as a Country Western Song

by Michael Peikoff I lost my parents, my house and job, and my wife left me after 25 years. Why was God doing this to me?

Completing the Talmud

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik A major celebration is in the works. And it’s not too late for you to participate.

A Simple Twist of Faith

by Leah Schiermeyer How did a Baptist, country girl like me, raised in the Bible Belt, become an observant Jew?

Defying Time

by Hannah Dreyfus The afternoon Mincha prayer is a crucial moment to stop and appraise.

Lost in Translation

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik No hablo Español!

Shavuot: Maintaining the Inspiration

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik Holding on to the clarity after Sinai.

Field of Potential

by Rabbi Doniel Baron The Maharal of Prague on Shavuot and the essence of man.

Never Give Up

by Arthur Boorman and Steve Yu If you never try , you’ll never know.

Mayim Bialik: Mikvah Connoisseur

by Renee Ghert-Zand The ‘Big Bang Theory’ star speaks frankly about her Jewish identity.

Winking at the Angel of Death

by Yehudis Green She first met him in the ghettos. Now she had only a few minutes before he’d finally reach her.

My Ideal Mother’s Day

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik Now that my kids are grown, I have a greater appreciation of the day.

Lag B’Omer & Gratitude

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Tony Robbin’s secret to happiness and achieving success.

Second Chance

by Baila Rosenbaum Allowing ourselves one more spin of the dice.

Professor Happiness

by Abigail Klein Leichman Q&A with the popular Harvard professor and best-selling author.

Complaining in America

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik We forget how blessed we really are.

The Crayons in My Box

by Sarah Esther Stone Surprising tools for Jewish growth that most of us learned as children.

Safe to be a Jew?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik A Jew can never have too many passports.

A Button's Life

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon Everyone has a mission in life. But what about me?

The Angel in Shiny Shoes

by Danny Verbov One child’s determination and the kindness of a stranger. A true story.

A Woman's Power

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik The woman sanctifies space and sets the tone in the home.