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Five Common Myths about Addiction

Addiction is misunderstood; clarity and compassion open the door to recovery.

 

Judaism on Masturbation, Doubt and Desire: Rabbi in the Hot Seat

Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen tackles raw, personal, and often uncomfortable questions about desire, doubt, discipline, Jewish law, charity, and intimacy.

When Ego Gets in the Way

From Pharaoh to today’s leaders—and in our own relationships—pride hijacks good judgment, causing self-sabotage and costly mistakes.

The Most Underrated Success Strategy: Surround Yourself with Excellence

Your habits, values, and growth are shaped by the people around you. Choose your influences wisely—and dramatically increase your chances of success.

How to Stop Feeling Like a Victim

Dr. Edith Eger's tool to break free from the grip of painful experiences.

6 Ways to Overcome Stress

How to manage pressure and regain your self-composure.

Six Habits That Quietly Destroy Your Happiness

Want to increase your contentment? Start by removing these six habits that may be costing you your joy.

Jews Aren't Alcoholics and Other Misconceptions about Drinking

Before I could make the admission that I had a problem, I had to understand what the true meaning alcoholism.

 

The Secret to a Meaningful Life: Why Giving is the Best Cheat Code

A survivor in Siberia gave away part of his daily bread and it saved his life. Seventy years later, his grandson started a movement that has donated over $27 million, one dollar at a time.

Are You Self-Sabotaging?

Ask yourself these four questions.

How to Create Calmer, Healthier Family Relationships

Practical wisdom for handling emotions and moods without escalating tension.

Why One Phone Call Can Hijack Your Life

How beliefs, not events, create emotional chaos, and how questioning them can build emotional strength.

Taking Jewish Distinctiveness Seriously Again

As antisemitism surges, reclaiming the meaning of chosenness — without arrogance or apology — may be the key to Jewish unity and moral clarity.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Hostage Eli Sharabi and the Essence of Judaism

How his blockbuster book changed my life—and can change yours.

Hanukkah’s Last Light

Dispelling five myths that block us from connecting to God.

It’s Time to Be a Maccabee

In the wake of the attack in Australia, we must rise like Maccabees—united, unafraid, and proudly shining our Jewish light.

Why People Don’t Change Under Attack

The Jewish path to accountability, self-worth, and real inner change.

Five Hidden Messages of the Hanukkah Lights

Meditate on these 5 short insights as you gaze at your menorah’s lights.

The Hidden Reason You Get So Angry

Your fragile ego makes you take things personally. Build real self-worth is the effective antidote to anger.

The 9 Things That Actually Make You Happy

Science and Jewish wisdom agree: happiness grows from relationships, meaning, kindness, presence, and gratitude—practices that rewire your life from within.

Margaritas and Coffee: A Love Story

Figuring out your life’s purpose is a lot like figuring out how you like your margaritas and coffee. Finding your favorite bartender helps.

Putting Down That Beer

The foundation of recovery and spiritual growth: instead of forever, focus on today.

5 Ways to Stop Taking Things So Personally

These five Jewish mindsets will help you stay steady, protect your worth, and stop turning every comment into a verdict.

Five Habits of Grateful People

Five effective practices that help you notice your blessings and feel real gratitude for the people and good in your life.

Seven Jewish Habits That Make You Stronger

Simple daily practices that build emotional strength, clarity, and resilience — even in uncertain times.

Making Thanksgiving Meaningful: Two Powerful Tools

Two simple, transformative ways to enhance your life – and your relationships.

Five Questions Happier People Ask

Discover five simple questions that rewire your perspective, quiet negative thoughts, and help you choose happiness—no matter what life throws your way.

Life Hacks for the Working Mom

Practical tips to prevent burnout and regain balance.

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

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

The Spiritual Secret Hidden in a Perplexing NFL Statistic

Success isn’t linear. The best football team punts the most because setbacks are often the very engines of growth.

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Social media magnifies insecurity and self-doubt. Discover how to break free from comparison, build resilience, and ground your worth in your unique strengths—not someone else’s highlight reel.

The Whatsapp Gratitude Challenge

Four lessons from one gratitude picture a day.

7 Ways to Feel Happier Without Changing a Thing Around You

Timeless Jewish wisdom to help you meet each day with more clarity, kindness, and joy—no matter what life brings.

A Thirsting Soul: A Tribute to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Marking Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ yahrzeit—a tribute to a soul whose thirst for God and authenticity uplifted generations.

Judaism and Self-Worth: 8 Principles

Self-love starts not with looking inward, but upward. Explore eight Jewish insights on how to nurture real, lasting self-worth.

John Cena’s Pocket Watch and a Rabbi’s Two Pockets

John Cena’s pocket watch and Rabbi Bunim’s two pockets—two objects, one lesson: stay balanced between humility and self-worth, remembering you’re both dust and divine purpose.

The Four Elements: A Soul’s Journey Through the Four Holy Cities of Israel

Israel’s four holy cities — Jerusalem, Hebron, Tzfat, and Tiberias — represent fire, earth, air, and water, revealing the soul’s deepest yearnings.

Stop Letting Feelings Run Your Life

You’re not a prisoner of your moods or habits. Every moment, you stand at a crossroads—between impulse and integrity. Real freedom begins when you choose who you become.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Henny Machlis on How to Be Happy

Discover how Rebbetzin Henny Machlis, mother of 14 and host to thousands, mastered the spiritual discipline of happiness.

Dr. Henry Heimlich and Being Someone's Angel

Proactive step up and step in to make a difference in the lives of others.

Lessons from the Return of the Hostages

After two years of heartbreak, the hostages are back. Their return isn’t only a miracle—it’s a mandate for how we live moving forward.

Bedtime Stories for Strong Jewish Girls

Four Jewish heroines who changed the world.

In Manchester, Waking Up to a Different World

In Manchester on Yom Kippur, a mother races her children home under lockdown—praying, remembering, and asking: how do we wake up to a world that keeps changing around us?

The Meaning of Sukkot: 5 Inspiring Lessons

Plug into the joy and spiritual depth of this incredible Jewish holiday.

Cracks Are How the Light Gets In

Leonard Cohen's classic lyrics offer a unique lens on the connection between Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

3 Reasons Forgiveness Transforms You

Holding grudges weighs you down. Discover how forgiveness frees your soul, heals relationships, and sparks renewal—just in time for Yom Kippur.

The Essence of Yom Kippur

Turning your flaws into gateways to growth.

Yom Kippur Was the Jewish Holiday I Used to Dread

And why I now kind of love it.

Igniting the Fire Within: A New Path for Yom Kippur

Repentance means returning to your authentic self. This Yom Kippur ignite your inner fire and watch your rise through the power of your unique strengths.

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