by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen

With the outbreak of WWII, two alien worlds came together as 500 Jewish children were hosted by Christian families in the British countryside.

by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen

A neighborhood petition taught me how the Torah encompasses all areas of existence.

by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen

A dramatic route to self-discovery includes a detour at Indian reservations in South Dakota.

by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen

In the darkened stairwell of One World Trade Center, one man taught the world the meaning of friendship and loyalty.

by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen

How to bring more joy to others, and make yourself feel a little better, too.

by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen

Men and women like myself, who are unable to have children, should not feel that they are incomplete Jews.

by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen

A Jewish boy's request for a Christmas tree leads to an important discovery: to be truly universal, we must first be able to give to the world our own light.

by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen

When Jews are in trouble, it sometimes takes courage to speak out. Whether the threat is in Germany or in the Middle East.