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by Azriel Hirsh Friedman
Know someone getting married? Give them this list and they'll thank you for life.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
by Charlie Harary and Moshe Harary
Celebrating his Bar Mitzvah, Charlie Harary’s son explains what it means to become a man.
by Rabbi Benjamin Blech
What matters most is maximizing our life before death.
by Rabbi Eli Deutsch
by Lea Goldman
The last few months of my pregnancy, I spent more time agonizing about the bris than about labor itself.
Video – Q&A
by Rabbi Mordechai Becher
Fulfilling the soul’s unique mission may take more than one lifetime.
by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
8 things you can do now to avoid compounding your family’s pain later.
by Dr. Michael Tobin
Get rid of the illusions and let your marriage soar.
Proper etiquette and practical advice.
by www.mykaddish.com
Elevating the soul of a departed loved one.
We should not do to ourselves what our enemies have done to us – to burn the last remnant and reminder of people we loved.
by Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
A basic explanation of the what, how and why of this meaningful prayer.
by Refinery29
Meet Hadassa and Ze'ev, a young couple who unite their souls in the holy mitzvah of marriage before they've even held hands.
Why I won’t be celebrating my birthday.
by Rabbi Mark Wildes and J-TV
Exploring the Jewish approach to this fundamental subject. Viewer discretion is advised.
by Charlie Harary
The first model Jewish home.
The secret to a Jewish marriage is hidden in the wine.
by Dr. Lisa Aiken, Ph.D.
A practical, insightful guide for singles.
How to best interact with someone going through a crisis.
A Jewish perspective on the tragedy of suicide.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Coping with the emotional and spiritual issues of this difficult time.
A Jewish perspective on assisted suicide.
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
A 7-point guide to the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony.
An easy-to-use Hebrew birthday calculator plus explanations for many of the most common Hebrew names.
by Rabbi Pinchas Winston
Exploring the mystical underpinnings of this misunderstood concept.
by Doron Kornbluth
Why Jewish burial is important — for you and the soul of the departed.
by Varda Branfman
The mysteries of life and death provide one woman an unusual gateway into the meaning and beauty of traditional Judaism.
A specific legal process is required to break the marital bond.
by Laya Saul
Small marriage tips that make a huge difference.
Dating
by Rosie Einhorn, L.C.S.W. and Sherry Zimmerman, J.D., M.Sc.
Like urban legends, they sound reasonable. But they're not.
by Rabbi Baruch and Michal Finkelstein
Bringing postpartum depression out of the closet.
by Sara Yoheved Rigler
A frank discussion with a mother of 11 on the pros and cons of large families.
A one-page primer on how to comfort a mourner.
by Andrea Eller
My experience preparing the deceased for Jewish burial.
The Afterlife
by Yaakov Astor
Does Judaism believe in reincarnation?
by Reuven P. Bulka
Down-to-earth wisdom for the second time around.
by Rabbi Yisrael Rutman
The traditional Jewish words in comforting a mourner can go to the deepest place.
by Rabbi Aryeh Markman
Practical ideas for helping to ease someone through the mourning process.
by Aish.com staff
The power of Mishnah study to raise the level of a departed soul.
Dos and don'ts at a shiva house.
by Liba Pearson
What is the right thing to say to someone in deep pain? Jewish insights into comforting those who need it most.
by Rabbi Dov Heller, LMFT
How to stay in love the rest of your life.
by Judy Gruen
Jewish traditions leading up to the wedding alleviate last-minute jitters.
by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
The first human was created androgynous, giving us insight into male-female relationships.
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Make the effort. After all, you're just the messenger.
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