Personal Growth

Daily Omer Meditation

by Rabbi Simon Jacobson

A practical guide to becoming great in 49 days.

Active Learning: Pirkei Avot 1:4

by Howard Witkin

To truly understand Torah, philosophical principles need to be translated into action.

Who Is Brave? (part two)

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Sometimes you gotta stand up and do what's right.

Mind-Boggling Choices: Pirkei Avot 1:3

by Howard Witkin

God could have created a bunch of puppets. He created humans instead.

Who is Wise? (part 1)

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The first of a 4-part series on character development.

Three Pillars - Pirke Avot 1:2

by Howard Witkin

A chair needs three legs to stand. Our spiritual lives also have a 3-part balance.

Kindness A-to-Z

by Max Anteby

Sometimes we are too preoccupied to see God's kindness. Here's a user-friendly list of what we have to be grateful for.

Saving Ruchama Rivka

by Aish.com Staff

On Thursday night, March 7, take part in a special all-night Torah learn-a-thon to help a family in Jerusalem.

Please Forgive Me!

by Dr. David Lieberman

How to reestablish any friendship or relationship when you are clearly in the wrong.

Lovers of Humanity

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

Take a moment to let someone's pain register on your emotional Richter scale.

Did You See Darya in the Stairwell?

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The visit that wasn't: An unexpected lesson from a visit to Ground Zero.

The Eye That Sees

by Max Anteby

Satellite technology gives us a hint about inner spiritual dimensions.

Unlocking Ancient Wisdom - Pirkei Avot 1:1

by Howard Witkin

The first in a series on ethical lessons from a widely studied section of Talmudic literature.

Secret to Personal Renewal

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

The world around us renews itself constantly. The most important aspect is learning how to tap into it for yourself.

Whom We Hurt: A Yom Kippur Preparation

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

Most interactions are with people whose private pain is hidden from us. How can we make sure that we do not add to their distress with a harsh word?

Our Weakness - the Key to Greatness

by Rabbi Noach Orlowek

We all have negative character traits. What counts is how we use them.

The Day After

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Don't let this "wake-up" call turn into the "snooze" button.

The New New Year

by Emuna Braverman

Do you arrive at Rosh Hashanah stunned to discover that you're making the same resolutions as the year before? Here's how to break the pattern.

Confessions of a Worrywart

by Rebbetzin Chana Heller

If I had a magic wand, I'd make my life worry-free. But would that be the best thing for me?

Falling in Love With God, Step 4 - Service: Payback Time

by Rabbi Dov Heller, M.A.

Judaism offers a unique solution to the spiritual dilemma of how to payback God.

Positive States

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

We all have moments of positive inspiration. The trick is to capture them for easy access in the future.

Falling In Love With God, Step 3: Indebtedness

by Rabbi Dov Heller, M.A.

To experience God deeply, we must face the undeniable truth that we are hugely indebted to our Creator.

Getting In Touch With Our Inner Slaves

by Am Echad Resources

Everybody is enslaved to something. The only question is -- who is your master?

The Ruchama Project

by Aish.com Staff

Enlist in an army of good-deed-doers who are ready to change the world -- and the life of a teenage girl.

Hot Air

by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Passover cleaning can liberate us from our most dangerous enemy -- our fragile egos.

Mastering The Gratitude Attitude

by Rabbi Dov Heller, M.A.

It begins with getting rid of the entitlement attitude, which puts "my rights" ahead of everything else.

I Can't Wait for the Day When...

by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

What are the most fervent dreams of America's young execs? You are in for a surprise.

Of Earthquakes and Abortion

by Am Echad Resources

We are willing to extend Herculean efforts to save a life, even when the possibility is remote. Why should limiting abortion on demand be any different?

Falling In Love With God – Part 1

by Rabbi Dov Heller, M.A.

To enjoy the greatest pleasure in life, we need to embrace the half of the glass that's full and the half that's empty.

Courage Versus Chutzpah

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Boldness and brazenness are two sides of the same coin. What leads to great acts of courage, the other can render great harm. But both can be turned to do good.

Legalizing Assisted Suicide

by Am Echad Resources

Last week, the Dutch Parliament officially legalized what has been common practice in the Netherlands for many years: the killing of patients by doctors.

Life is Beautiful

by Elana Rosenblatt

About two years ago, we had an unplanned growth in our family -- a large cancerous tumor.

Bad Attitude: A True Story For Yom Kippur

by Rabbi Tzvi Gluckin

"My career was still stuck in neutral. I wasn't working. I wasn't doing anything to get things going either, except blaming my roomate for ruining my life with his success."

Micros and Macros

by Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits

How do we face the challenges of these most significant days?

Principles of the Soul: #13 - The Communication Lie

by Rabbi Chaim Levine

Spouses don't feel alienated from each other because they can't communicate; they feel alienated because all they are communicating is negativity.

We Are What We Say

by Sarah Shapiro

Appreciating the immense impact of those little words we utter.

Soul Matters: #5 Prayer Made Practical

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

Prayer can be difficult. Here are some practical exercises on how to use it to our advantage.

Happiness: the Fuel for a Meaningful Life

by Rabbi Tom Meyer

How to find happiness by living in the present and anticipating the future. An excerpt from the new book "Powers of the Soul".

Soul Matters: #4 - Worlds and Levels of Soul

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

The levels of soul transform prayer into a spiritual elevator that takes us up into the presence of God.

Principle of the Soul: #12 - The Deeper Meaning of Physical Intimacy

by Rabbi Chaim Levine

It has the potential for intense holiness and intense corruption, depending who's at the helm -- your soul or your ego.

Soul Matters: #3 - Souls and Prayer

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

Connecting with the five levels of soul during prayer draws down different aspects of spiritual energy and transforms the prayer experience.

Principles of the Soul: #11 - Marriage and True Intimacy

by Rabbi Chaim Levine

Intimacy is ever-present and waiting to emerge as soon as the ego gets out of the way.

Soul Matters: #2 - Unifying Souls

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

The five levels of soul channel the light of God into us, but our actions effect the flow of spiritual energy.

Principles of the Soul #10: The Mystical Art of Passover Cleaning

by Rabbi Chaim Levine

Finding and burning the chametz is akin to finding and purging the ego to let the soul shine through.

On Becoming A Kind Person

by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin

Small acts of kindness bring fulfillment and joy to the doer, but most importantly they have life-transforming potential.

Principles of the Soul: #9 - Content vs. Context

by Rabbi Chaim Levine

One of Judaism's secrets to having healthy marriage: Step away from angry content to relate to your partner in context.

Soul Matters: #1 - Real Soul Brothers

by Rabbi Pinchas Winston

The soul is a complex spiritual entity made up of five intricately connected parts, which may explain why at times we feel different degrees of spirituality.