About the Author


Devora Levy

Devora Levy grew up in South Africa and made aliya 14 years ago. She is a life coach working with women and teens. She is trained by the Refuah Institute in Jerusalem, recognized by The American Association of Coaches and trained in William Glasser’s Reality Therapy. Her goal is to empower Jewish women to make better choices and live a richer, more vibrant lifestyle. She feels very blessed to be living in Israel with her husband and seven children. Visit her site at devoralevy.com


The Four Species: A Personality Map of Sukkot

Discover how the four species mirror logic, heart, curiosity, and expression, reminding us that true unity comes from weaving our differences together.

Rebuilding Trust After You’ve Been Hurt

How do you rebuild trust when it feels safer to stay guarded?

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.

How to Improve Your Marriage When Your Spouse Doesn’t Seem Interested

You can’t control your partner—but you can transform your marriage from within with wisdom, resilience, and love.

Want to Work On Your Marriage? Increase the Joy

The best “work” in marriage is noticing the good, focusing on the future, and laughing together along the way.

16 Timeless Marriage Quotes to Strengthen Your Relationship

Pithy, essential pieces of advice for a great marriage.

Overcoming Triggers in Marriage

When emotions run high, learn to pause, reset, and respond with clarity—so you can protect your connection instead of damaging it.

How to Stop Having the Same Fight

Emotional patterns keep couples locked in frustration. Here’s how to shift from reacting to reconnecting.

Same Scene, Different Worlds: Why Relationships Are Never One Reality

Why two people can experience the same moment so differently, and how to build deeper understanding across emotional divides.

Want to Fix Your Husband? Read This First

Here’s what actually works—and it’s not what you think.

Couples in Crisis: How to Stay Together When Life Starts Falling Apart

Crisis tests love. Here’s how to come through it even stronger.

Finding God (and Ourselves) in the Safe Room

As missiles fall and sirens wail, a mother clutches her children in the safe room — and finds, in the middle of fear, glimpses of hope and of who we’re becoming.

A Letter to My Daughter on Her Wedding Day

10 Lessons on love, marriage and building a life together.

To Speak or Stay Silent in Marriage

Marriage is a dance between speaking up and letting go. How do you know which step to take?

The Real Reason You’re Fighting: How to Stop Misunderstanding Each Other

You're not fighting because you're mad—you're fighting because you're misunderstood. On shift can make a huge difference.

What to Do If You Can’t Stand Your Spouse

8 insights to hold onto when your marriage feels unbearable

6 Ways to Turn Conflict into Connection

A heated argument can be the beginning of a deeper connection, stronger intimacy, and a greater understanding of each other.

15 Ways to Speak More Effectively

The words you use shape your world. Here are powerful ways to refine your speech and connect meaningfully with others.

From Toxic to Caring: 7 Transformative Habits for Your Marriage

You can start shifting from toxic to caring habits right now and watch your relationship thrive.

One Sentence a Day: Rebuilding Fragile Relationships

How to begin healing a broken relationship with just one sentence a day.

7 Ways to Handle a Highly Sensitive Spouse

Loving someone who feels everything deeply is a gift — and sometimes, a challenge. Here’s how to care for your sensitive spouse while honoring your own emotional needs.

Increasing Joy Even in Times of Darkness

Six practical ways to start increasing joy when your heart feels heavy.

30 Jewish Affirmations for a Meaningful Life

Experience the transformative power of affirmations rooted in Jewish wisdom.

Why Your Spouse Hears Something Different Than You Say

If you want a strong, connected marriage, it’s essential to realize that your perspective isn’t the only one.

Sapir Cohen’s Search for Meaning in the Gaza Tunnels

Sapir Cohen was held hostage for 55 days. She left the tunnels of Gaza as a different person.

Give Me Some Space: Why Taking A Step Back Can Bring You Closer

Space isn’t the enemy of connection; it’s the secret ingredient that makes it thrive.

6 Ways to Stretch Your Affection Muscles

How to make sure the people closest to you actually feel your love.

3 Ways to Transform Differences into Strengths in Marriage

How to build a marriage that thrives on unity—not uniformity.

20 Practical Exercises to Strengthen Your Marriage

Simple tools to help you reconnect, communicate, and reignite the joy in your marriage.

The Jewish Calendar: A Map for Your Soul

The deeper connection between the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve senses, and the twelve zodiac symbols as a means for spiritual growth.

How to Talk So Your Spouse Will Listen (and Listen So Your Spouse Will Talk)

This powerful tool really works.

Why Boundaries Are Essential for Marriage

Boundaries aren’t barriers. When used correctly, they’re tools that make your marriage stronger, safer, and better.

Hierarchy of Soul Pleasures

How Rabbi Noah Weinberg’s five levels of pleasure correspond to the five levels of the soul.

Think Better, Feel Better: 5 Ways to Quiet the Inner Critic and Cultivate Self-Awareness

How to increase meaning and joy in your life through mindfulness, self-compassion and gratitude.

Respect and Marriage

Respect is the secret to keeping closeness, comfort, laughter, and affection alive in marriage.

10 Reasons Why Joy Is Essential to a Good Marriage

Joy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship.

The Seven Ushpizin: Welcoming Our Ancestors and Their Teachings into Our Lives

Each night during Sukkot these holy guests descend from the spiritual realms into our sukkah, bringing their blessings and the opportunity to embody the values they represent.

What is Sukkot All About?

Why do Jews leave their homes right after the High Holidays and wave these four species? What does this teach me about joy?

Mindfulness and Sukkot: Finding Presence in the Temporary

The sukkah, a fragile structure, helps us connect with the present moment, encouraging us to let go of control and embrace the vulnerability of life.

The Difference Between Control and Influence in Marriage

The transformative power of genuine love.

6 Life-Changing Benefits of Forgiveness

Discover the healing power of forgiveness.

19 Tips to Bring More Joy into Your Life

Implementing a few of these tips in your day will cultivate more joy in your life.

Jewish Soul Searching: Three Ways to Make a Spiritual Accounting

Practical suggestions on how to work on your negative traits and commit to personal growth.

5 Tips for Transcending Defensive Habits in Relationships

A brief guide to self-love and compassion.

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