About the Author


Sara Yoheved Rigler

Sara Yoheved Rigler is the author of seven books on Jewish spirituality: Holy Woman; Lights from Jerusalem; Battle Plans: How to Fight the Yetzer Hara (with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller); G-d Winked: Tales and Lessons from My Spiritual Adventures; Heavenprints; and Emunah with Love and Chicken Soup: The Story of Rebbetzin Henny Machlis, the Brooklyn-born Girl who became a Jerusalem Legend. Her newest book, I’ve Been Here Before: When Souls of the Holocaust Return, is the product of 8 years of research into reincarnated souls from the Holocaust. She gives a weekly Marriage Webinar for Jewish women on a spiritual approach to marriage, with hundreds of members throughout the world. She lives in Jerusalem. Her website is: sararigler.com. Her YouTube channel is "From Within the Walls of Jerusalem", where she relates stories, presents gems of Jewish wisdom, and teaches practical life tools.


Hersh’s Hanukkah Lights

In the wake of the Sydney massacre, dare we hope?

Hostage Eli Sharabi and the Essence of Judaism

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

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.

You Are Never Powerless

In a world that feels overwhelming—with hostages still in captivity, rising antisemitism, and political turmoil—Judaism teaches that there is always hope.

Iran and Blindness to Evil

When evil stares you in the face, will you recognize it?

I Never Heard of a Jewish Saint Until I Was Hugged by One

She healed, she blessed, she saw what no one else could. And she never asked for anything in return.

What Israel’s Enemies Don’t Want You to Know

Archeology broadcasts the truth about Jerusalem and Israel.

My Rabbi’s Sermons Drove Me to Hinduism

It’s part of the reason why only 26% of US Jews believe in God.

Nowhere To Run

One woman's experience of Israel's national nightmare.

Only in Israel

The joys of living with the family.

Out of the Mouth of Roni

How an 8-year-old is holding down the borders of Israel.

The First of the Fallen

I was introduced to Dvir at his funeral.

The Jigsaw Puzzle

Living with a new sense of palpable fear, a resident of the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City describes how she soothes her over-wrought nerves.

Night of the Sirens

How does one respond to Israel's recent tragedies?

The Day Rechavam Ze'evi Was Assassinated

For me, Wednesday, October 17, was a day that started in tragedy and ended in celebration.

Can The Whole World Be Wrong?

The whole world condemns Israel. What else is new?

The True Face of Israeli Youth

A new poll reveals surprises that undermine the stereotype.

Voices from the Valley of Death

A message to the Jews of the world from bereaved families during shiva.

After the Inferno: Survivors Speak

Survivors of one of Israel's most grisly terrorist attacks speak to Jews of the world -- with words and actions.

Teddy Bears for the Wounded

The terrorists want to make us feel powerless. Performing an important mitzvah like visiting the sick empowers.

Non-conventional Warfare and Me

Israel's state-of-the-art defense.

Laughter in a Time of War

The women of Gush Etzion launch a Purim counter-offensive.

Adi's Angel

An amazing hour with a miracle worker.

Who's Minding the Bus?

Re-examining the attitudes behind our security measures.

My Arab Neighbors

A rude awakening after the death of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.

Something to Live -- and Die - For

Reclaiming the source of inspiration for our Israeli soldiers and ourselves.

After Disaster

Cheryl Jacobson, a diminutive Pentagon warrior, has much to teach us about coping with catastrophe.

Love's Pantry

One grassroots organization is keeping thousands of Israeli families from starving.

Gush Katif Stories

As the disengagement looms, a glimpse into the hearts of the residents.

Gush Katif Stories, Part 2: Noga's Story

Making the hard choice between hypocrisy and heroism.

Gush Katif Stories, Part 3: Bryna's Story

Trying to create miracles amidst the pain.

Gush Katif: The Night After

What do Jews do when the longed-for miracle does not occur?

Sirens, Loud and Close

My night of despair and tragedy, and their only antidote.

Jewish Nobelity

The life and loves of a Nobel Prize winner.

At War Again

The face -- and lessons -- of our latest war.

Mobilizing Our Spiritual Forces

How aiding war refugees can help protect the Jewish nation.

The Life and Death of a Clown

The eternal value of cheering up sad people.

Israel's Vital First Strike

One surefire way to avert a nuclear holocaust.

My Dayenu Ring

A lost diamond, a gaping black hole, and an inspiring Passover realization.

The Search for Amichai

A missing member of the family.

Jewish Unity: The Impossible Dream?

Let's unite the Jewish people for one minute.

Rebuilding Jerusalem

No matter how Mrs. Clinton may scold, the Jewish people are rebuilding Jerusalem.

Purim & Responding to the Itamar Massacre

The illogic of anti-Semitism.

Love, Inside Out

Should Jews come first?

Iranian TV and Me

Iran’s graphic portrayal of the destruction of Israel.

The Jewish Army

The Israeli army fights not out of hate for the enemy, but out of love for the Jewish nation.

An Open Letter to Wolf Blitzer Re: Blood Libels

Jews are in denial about anti-Semitism.

Killing a Dreamer

An Arab terrorist killed Karen Yemima Mosquera, a convert from Ecuador, but he could not kill all her dreams.

An Open Letter to My Sisters and Brothers in France

There is no future for you in France. I appeal to you, come home to Israel.

The Solution to Israel’s Wave of Terror

The Jewish people’s alternative to despair.

EXPLORE
LEARN
MORE
Explore
Learn
Resources
Next Steps
About
Donate
Menu
Languages
Menu
Social
.