by Judy Gruen

A new study conclusively shows multiple benefits of a faith-based life to working-class adolescents – particularly males.

by Judy Gruen

An indictment of the “Wild West” atmosphere of social media and the price we all pay for it.

by Judy Gruen

A century after it was originally published, the authentic story of Bambi as a parable of antisemitism is coming to light.

by Judy Gruen

New book from The Layers Project breaks taboos and stigmas.

by Judy Gruen

Michal Oshman's new book asks, “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?”

by Judy Gruen

The first intermarriage in Becky Bordo's family launches her journey to explore her Jewish identity.

by Judy Gruen

The most famous Orthodox family on TV deals with intense new dramas, welcomes new family members, and grieves over losses.

by Judy Gruen

Dorothy Melvin's life was upended by a shocking phone call.

by Judy Gruen

Former Big Tech insiders reveal what made them turn against the powerful platforms they helped create and promote.

by Judy Gruen

No, I didn’t say COVID, I said a COLD.

by Judy Gruen

Public-private security coordination is the name of the game in today’s new reality. Bringing good food helps, too.

by Judy Gruen

Despite her degenerative and debilitating illness, Kaila Hollander’ remarkable joy inspired an entire community.

by Judy Gruen

Quarantine has reminded us that our lives are measured not so much by what we sell or build, but by what we give of ourselves to family, friends, and community.

by Judy Gruen

Nearly 300 years after her death, Glikl has become an unlikely literary celebrity.

by Judy Gruen

Identity politics and the victimization mindset has poisoned too many interactions between citizens.

by Judy Gruen

The media always seems to miss the big story about Orthodox Jews.

by Judy Gruen

Good friends are essential for your emotional health.

by Judy Gruen

The new film about Fred Rogers and a cynical journalist is a movie we need right now.

by Judy Gruen

Award-winning director Taika Waititi skewers the banality of evil in his latest film.

by Judy Gruen

Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a Holocaust survivor and trauma expert, channels her experience to help others learn to move past suffering.

by Judy Gruen

A new movie highlights how the rock legend inspired a teenager to pursue his dreams, reminding me of everything I love about Springsteen’s music.

by Judy Gruen

Yep, I fell for a tech support scam. And so could you.

by Judy Gruen

Is it sexist or sane policy to insist a third-party come along when a female reporter wants to interview a male candidate on the campaign trail?

by Judy Gruen

Archiving the Jewish American past, Gregg Philipson collects to remember and to fight bigotry and anti-Semitism.

by Judy Gruen

The hit film delves into some meaty philosophical issues.

by Judy Gruen

Harvard rescinds the acceptance of young man who survived the Parkland shootings for racist statements he made as a teen and has since regretted.

by Judy Gruen

Moe Berg became a major league ball player and a major league spy.

by Judy Gruen

Fans can’t get enough of this Hareidi family.

by Judy Gruen

A new book by former addict and his father offers safer pathways to deal with life’s pain.

by Judy Gruen

Thoughts on the break-up of one of the world’s wealthiest couples.

by Judy Gruen

Insights from the popular memoir on the challenges in discovering who we are meant to be.

by Judy Gruen

A new documentary reveals Judge Ruchi Freier’s trailblazing work to establish the first all-women’s emergency medical response team Brooklyn.

by Judy Gruen

The unlikely media star taught the importance of civility, compassion, and the hard work of being a good human being.

by Judy Gruen

We could learn a thing or two from our lovable companions.

by Judy Gruen

It’s not enough for Jews to consider themselves the “Chosen people;” we also need to be the choosing people.

by Judy Gruen

Amy Schumer’s mediocre film raises important issues about self-esteem and beauty.

by Judy Gruen

Don’t minimize the inherent difficulties in inter-faith marriage.

by Judy Gruen

The true story of French Jewish brothers fighting for survival during WWII.

by Judy Gruen

Women who played a pivotal role in Exodus story.

by Judy Gruen

An elderly, paralyzed woman choosing death has shocked and saddened me.

by Judy Gruen

Women today are declaring their need to feel more protected and more empowered through clothing that covers more than it reveals.

by Judy Gruen

When does humor cross the line from clever and incisive to inappropriate and offensive?

by Judy Gruen

A silent epidemic is silent no more.

by Judy Gruen

Non-committal physical Intimacy is making it harder for women to get married.

by Judy Gruen

The hook-up culture is eroding the value of marriage.

by Judy Gruen

I was still insecure and nervous about living a Torah observant life. What would my new life look like?

by Judy Gruen

Judy Meisel is one of the last people alive who can help finger a former SS guard who tormented her at the Stuttof concentration camp.

by Judy Gruen

At the equivalent of 105 in human years, our dog’s time had come. I miss him.

by Judy Gruen

Practical ideas to help your teens tame the swearing habit.

by Judy Gruen

A new Israeli movie explores the limits of faith.