_(english).jpg "Insights into the Hebrew Language: The Word")
Insights into the Hebrew Language: The Word "Jew"
by Rabbi Doniel BaronWhy are Jews called "Jews"?
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_(english).jpg "Dr. Laura, God Loves You")
_(english).jpg "Talking Back to God")
Talking Back to God
by Rabbi Levi MeierWe learn from Abraham that it is possible to have an argument with God and win, and that, indeed, God invites us to dialogue with Him.
_(english).jpg "The Etrog and Jewish Beauty")
The Etrog and Jewish Beauty
by Rabbi Joshua ShmidmanSukkot conveys the Jewish understanding of Beauty, and it's not what you think.
_(english).jpg "The Light of the Life Force")
The Light of the Life Force
by Rabbi Levi MeierThe stories of the Bible contain ancient, timeless secrets for living an empowered life. From the very first words, we are inspired to connect with the light.
_(english).jpg "Transcendence and Oneness")
Transcendence and Oneness
by Rabbi Nechemia CoopersmithKurt Vonnegut and encounters with the Infinite source of existence.
_(english).jpg "Faster Than Time")
_(english).jpg "Bad Things Don't Happen")
_(english).jpg "Free Will and its Deniers")
Free Will and its Deniers
by Jonathan RosenblumFree choice is humanity's "greatest gift," a gift that itself makes life worth living.
_(english).jpg "When the Tests are Miracles")
When the Tests are Miracles
by Rebbetzin Esther JungreisDivine Providence or coincidence? The choice -- and challenge – is yours.
_(english).jpg "Why Harold Kushner is Wrong")
Why Harold Kushner is Wrong
by Rabbi Yitzchok KirznerHarold Kushner's approach to suffering is profoundly un-Jewish and provides no solace to those in pain.
_(small)_(english).jpg "Purpose: Heartbeat of Creation")
Purpose: Heartbeat of Creation
by Rabbi Yitzchok KirznerWhen "bad things happen to good people," by what standard does one define "bad"?
_(english).jpg "The Anger of the Atheists")
The Anger of the Atheists
by Rabbi Avi ShafranIf morality and ethics are rendered meaningless, how's a principled atheist supposed to respond to injustice?
_(english).jpg "Heaven Can Wait")
Heaven Can Wait
by Sara Yoheved RiglerIf Jews believe in a blissful afterlife, why does death cause us such inconsolable grief?
_(english).jpg "Celebrating Jewish Sadness")
Celebrating Jewish Sadness
by Rabbi David AaronTisha B'Av teaches that through pain and sadness, we can truly know pleasure and joy.
_(english).jpg "Doubt and Certainty")
_(english).jpg "The Indignity of Atheism")
The Indignity of Atheism
by Rabbi Avi ShafranOne who sees only random forces behind why we humans find ourselves here is ultimately bound only by his wants.
_(english).gif "Now You See God, Now You Don't")
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie, Final: Leaving a Legacy")
Torah with Morrie, Final: Leaving a Legacy
by Rabbi Boruch LeffDeath ends a life, not a relationship.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #19: The Completion of Life")
Torah with Morrie #19: The Completion of Life
by Rabbi Boruch LeffIt isn't the physical life itself that makes the difference; it is the legacy.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #18: Avoiding Youth Envy")
Torah with Morrie #18: Avoiding Youth Envy
by Rabbi Boruch LeffAppreciating the gifts that old age provides.
_(english).jpg "Channeling Spiritual Light")
Channeling Spiritual Light
by Rabbi David AaronHow living the commandments empowers you to connect with God and be your true self.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #17: Embracing the Aging Process")
Torah with Morrie #17: Embracing the Aging Process
by Rabbi Boruch LeffRespecting elders is more than good manners, it shows what is truly important in life.
_(english).gif "The Restriction Prescription")
The Restriction Prescription
by Rabbi Yaakov SalomonIs less really more? Why does Judaism have so many restrictions?
_(english).gif "Moral Independence")
Moral Independence
by Rabbi Nechemia CoopersmithBeing a Jew demands developing the intellectual and moral courage to live by what is true, even if the whole world stands opposed.
_(english).jpg "Witchcraft and Judaism")
Witchcraft and Judaism
by Rabbi Ahron LopianskyBetween God and nature lies a bridge of the occult. A slip-up means falling into the abyss of spiritual perversion.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #16: Being Number Two")
Torah with Morrie #16: Being Number Two
by Rabbi Boruch LeffThe pitfalls of trying to always be Number One.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #15: Parenting with Pride")
Torah with Morrie #15: Parenting with Pride
by Rabbi Boruch LeffWhy did God create the world where grownups must suffer through inattentiveness, non-compliance, and general moodiness with our kids?
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #14: Family First")
Torah with Morrie #14: Family First
by Rabbi Boruch LeffWhat is the most important element in achieving happiness?
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #13: Giving Through Taking")
Torah with Morrie #13: Giving Through Taking
by Rabbi Boruch LeffSometimes the best way to give is by allowing others give to us and take.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #12: Making Meaningful Moments Last")
Torah with Morrie #12: Making Meaningful Moments Last
by Rabbi Boruch LeffHow can we ever truly enjoy something when we know that all things will pass?
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie 11: Learn How to Die; Learn How to Live")
Torah with Morrie 11: Learn How to Die; Learn How to Live
by Rabbi Boruch LeffAre you ready to die today?
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #10: Finding One True Friend")
Torah with Morrie #10: Finding One True Friend
by Rabbi Boruch LeffEveryone needs that one person who understands us and with whom we can communicate openly without any pretenses.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #9: Timeless Teachers")
Torah with Morrie #9: Timeless Teachers
by Rabbi Boruch LeffParents give physical life to a child; teachers inject that life with purpose and meaning.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #8: Criticism on the Rebound")
Torah with Morrie #8: Criticism on the Rebound
by Rabbi Boruch LeffThe faults we accuse others of can most often be found within ourselves.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #7: Limiting Self-Pity")
Torah with Morrie #7: Limiting Self-Pity
by Rabbi Boruch LeffLiving with joy despite our setbacks and travails.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #6: Feeling for Others")
Torah with Morrie #6: Feeling for Others
by Rabbi Boruch LeffStriving to live with an awareness of the pain of others and do what we can to alleviate their burden.
_(english).jpg "Beyond Miracles")
_(english).gif "Torah with Morrie #5: Other People's Dramas")
Torah with Morrie #5: Other People's Dramas
by Rabbi Boruch LeffYou don't need to be famous to be a hero.
_(english).jpg "Torah With Morrie #4: Live Like You're Dying")
Torah With Morrie #4: Live Like You're Dying
by Rabbi Boruch LeffLiving life urgently, intensely and purposefully.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #3: Living Funerals")
Torah with Morrie #3: Living Funerals
by Rabbi Boruch LeffWhy wait for a funeral to give heartfelt praise about those you love?
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie #2: Living with Youthful Passion")
Torah with Morrie #2: Living with Youthful Passion
by Rabbi Boruch LeffWhether you're over the hill or not depends on whether you still feel like climbing.
_(english).jpg "Torah with Morrie: The Value of Silence")
Torah with Morrie: The Value of Silence
by Rabbi Boruch LeffWhat comfort do we find in all the noise?
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Random Suffering?
by Rabbi Avi ShafranNot a chance. Adversity -- wherever it strikes, whomever it takes and whomever its spares -- always has a reason, even when it cannot be discerned.
_(english).gif "World of Love #7 - The Possibility of Evil")
World of Love #7 - The Possibility of Evil
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanGod may make it difficult for us to approach Him in order to increase our eventual reward.
_(english).jpg "World of Love #6 - Doing Good Unto Others")
World of Love #6 - Doing Good Unto Others
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanDoing good unto others is a key component of spiritual health.
_(english).jpg "World of Love #5 - Closeness to God")
World of Love #5 - Closeness to God
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe existence of good and evil allows man to make the right choice, and merit greater closeness to God.
_(english).jpg "World of Love #4 - Glow of Accomplishment")
World of Love #4 - Glow of Accomplishment
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanOne of the highest human pleasures is that of accomplishment -- completing a job well done.
_(english).jpg "World of Love #3 - Uniqueness of Mankind")
World of Love #3 - Uniqueness of Mankind
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanThe gift of a Divine soul separates man from the rest of God's creatures.
_(english).jpg "World of Love #2 - Perceiving the Infinite")
World of Love #2 - Perceiving the Infinite
by Rabbi Aryeh KaplanWhat ultimate good does God offer His creations? Our ability to connect to Him.
London Horror: Eye for an Eye
The terrorist invoked the Torah’s principle “an eye for an eye” to justify his violence. He’s tragically misguided.
Heart Transplant
A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
_(english).jpg "Taking the Spiritual Dive")
_(english).jpg "Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes")
As a Jew in State Prison
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
_(english).jpg "When Bad Things Happen")
Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Confessions of a Serial Hook-Up Artist
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
_(english).jpg "Judaism and the 12-Step Program")
Shiva & Mourning
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
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Moshe, Miriam and Prophecy
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
Aging Ungracefully
In the 1960’s they used to say “Don’t trust anyone over 30”; Now, they say “Don’t trust anyone who looks older than 30!”
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
This is Israel: Resilience
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
