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Kirk Douglas’s Jewish Mountain

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Are You Sitting Down?

Are You Sitting Down?

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A Life-Saving Kindness in Rome A Life-Saving Kindness in Rome

A Life-Saving Kindness in Rome

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Confronting Death After Defying It

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African Pastor Becomes an Orthodox Jew

African Pastor Becomes an Orthodox Jew

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The Blind Mathematician

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Kirk Douglas: 7 Jewish Facts

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Kirk Douglas: 7 Jewish Facts

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Dandelion: Flower Versus Weed

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10 Life Lessons from Trees

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10 Life Lessons from Trees

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"Remember You Are a Jew!": Inspiring True Story

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After Losing the Love of Your Life: Rabbi Ahron Hoch on Life after Death

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After Losing the Love of Your Life: Rabbi Ahron Hoch on Life after Death

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Tools for coping and moving forward in the face of pain.

5 Steps for Personal Growth

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How to get out of neutral and back into high gear.

Kobe Bryant: Inspiring Quotes

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Kobe Bryant: Inspiring Quotes

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The NBA legend was a leader known for his relentless work ethic.

PODCAST: When Life Hands You Lemons

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PODCAST: When Life Hands You Lemons

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Debbie Hirsch on improvising our way through challenges and fears.

Courage and Faith: Tibor Rubin's Incredible Heroism

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Courage and Faith: Tibor Rubin's Incredible Heroism

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An anti-Semitic sergeant couldn’t stop a Holocaust survivor who heroically served in the US Army from getting his Medal of Honor.

Losing the Love of Your Life: My Dialogue with Rabbi Ahron Hoch

Personal Growth

Losing the Love of Your Life: My Dialogue with Rabbi Ahron Hoch

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Diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, the indomitable Faigy Hoch died 10 months later, leaving a gaping hole for her husband, family and community. Her light continues to shine.

My Bowl of Forgiveness

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My Bowl of Forgiveness

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Where joy and forgiveness mingle with hope.

PODCAST: Winter Blues versus Depression

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PODCAST: Winter Blues versus Depression

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Dr. Jacob Freedman on detecting and treating depression.

One Non-Jew's View of Judaism

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One Non-Jew's View of Judaism

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A non-Jew discovers the meaning and wisdom of Torah.

Never Left Behind: What Happened to My Grandparents

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Never Left Behind: What Happened to My Grandparents

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An inspiring true story of Divine providence in the darkest moments of history.

God's Unconditional Love: A Meditation

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God's Unconditional Love: A Meditation

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Imagine being loved so deeply that every part of you is known, cherished and held.

Back from the Dead

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Back from the Dead

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After an amazing feat of genealogy, a Holocaust survivor tells Yad Vashem he’s alive after all.

Face Your Bears

Personal Growth

Face Your Bears

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How Effie Eitam survived his encounter with a grizzly bear in the wilderness.

6 Lessons Celebrities Taught Me

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6 Lessons Celebrities Taught Me

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I used to be a celebrity interviewer in Manhattan before I moved to Israel. Here are a handful of useful take-aways that stay with me.

Why Investigate Judaism First

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Why Investigate Judaism First

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Five reasons to explore Judaism before examining other religions.

Disney, God, and the Fairy Godmother in Heaven

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Disney, God, and the Fairy Godmother in Heaven

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We want a God who's granting all our wishes and making our dreams come true – whether they're good for us or not.

Too Jewish, Except in Israel

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Too Jewish, Except in Israel

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Israel is the only place in the world where I can never be made to feel that I am too Jewish.

Our Secret Weapon: The Youth of Tomorrow

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Our Secret Weapon: The Youth of Tomorrow

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Why a Jewish teen's Bar Mitzvah journey and unlikely friendship with a Holocaust survivor gives me hope in the face of anti-Semitism.

Towards Perfection: The Rose, the Grizzly Bear, and the Robin

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Towards Perfection: The Rose, the Grizzly Bear, and the Robin

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Only the human being is involved in the experience of self-creation.

The Miracle of Acceptance: 8 Affirmations to Release Negative Energy

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The Miracle of Acceptance: 8 Affirmations to Release Negative Energy

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Acceptance can be an empowering and proactive response to the pain of difficult circumstances which have not (yet) changed.

Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz is Lighting Up the World

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Completely paralyzed, this righteous person continues to inspire with his indomitable spirit, his courage and faith and his joyful soul.

Because You Are Jewish

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Because You Are Jewish

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I was 8 years old living in Czestochowa, Poland, when my mother told me I was Jewish. That was the beginning of my quest.

Triumphant Wicks from Bergen Belsen: A Hanukkah Message

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Triumphant Wicks from Bergen Belsen: A Hanukkah Message

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Illuminating the meaning of Hanukkah and olive oil.

The Meaning of the Menorah's Light

Personal Growth

The Meaning of the Menorah's Light

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Four contemporary insights to illuminate our darkening world.

Hanukkah: 8 Ways to turn Darkness into Light

Personal Growth

Hanukkah: 8 Ways to turn Darkness into Light

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Share the light.

8 Short Thoughts for Hanukkah

Personal Growth

8 Short Thoughts for Hanukkah

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Illuminate your 8 nights of Hanukkah with these inspiring insights.

Uncovering Hidden Blessings: My Brush with Death

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Uncovering Hidden Blessings: My Brush with Death

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After nearly dying in a car accident, my situation looked horrible. But I was determined to uncover the hidden blessings.

I Want My Death to be a Jewish One

Spiritual Odysseys

I Want My Death to be a Jewish One

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During the Holocaust monasteries were Paula's refuge and she delved into Christianity. But now, at 94, she’s decided she wants to die as a Jew.

My Secret Jewish History

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After 500 years, Genie Milgrom has finally come home.

Losing 500 Pounds: Confessions of a Compulsive Eater

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Losing 500 Pounds: Confessions of a Compulsive Eater

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When he weighed 700 pounds, Yechezkel wanted to die.

Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Friendships

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Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Friendships

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Good friends are essential for your emotional health.

How to Say You're Sorry

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How to Say You're Sorry

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Don’t replace “I’m sorry” with “Thank you”.

Identical Twins: One a Nazi, the Other a Member of the Israeli Navy

Personal Growth

Identical Twins: One a Nazi, the Other a Member of the Israeli Navy

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Our nature predisposes us, but through the way we nurture our lives, we can choose who we are and the legacy we leave.

Facing Life’s Big Questions

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Facing Life’s Big Questions

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My daughters are asking questions that Google can’t answer.

Thanksgiving and Being a Jew

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Thanksgiving and Being a Jew

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Giving thanks goes to the essence of what it means to be a Jew.

Where's the Salt!

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Four Jewish Insights for Thanksgiving

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Rabbi Kalman Packouz zt”l: Giant of Kindness and Innovation

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Remembering one of Aish's original 6 students, and a pioneer of Jewish educational initiatives.

One Small Act of Kindness Can Impact the World

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