Level Light Jewish Wisdom

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

These three fathers couldn’t find a Haggadah that answered their families’ needs, so they wrote their own.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The former Senator, who died at age 82, was the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket.

by Jeff Jacoby

What The Economist unwittingly gets right about the Jewish state.

by Hanna Perlberger

How avoiding the pitfalls of assumptions promotes empathy and understanding in our interactions.

by Heather Libman Kafetz

In the eyes of our enemy, and in the eyes of God, we are the same. 

by Emily B.

Spurred by the Oct. 7 massacre, Jeff and Meredith Cohen closed their iconic Brooklyn liquor store on Shabbat for the first time in 83 years. They were shocked by the reaction.

by Emily B.

I thought I lived in a world where antisemitism didn’t exist. Then October 7^th happened.

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

The IDF uniform is not simply a costume and it should never be confused with a symbol of warmongering. It’s the holy garb of a holy nation charged with a holy mission. 

by Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield

Hamas isn’t waging a war only against Israel; it’s a war against the Jews.

by Rabbi Adam Jacobs

by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph. D.

Joy unfolds as a byproduct of living a life steeped in meaning and authenticity.

by Lori Holzman

If you’re a Jew alive today, chances are there’s a miraculous story of survival in your family history. Here are a few of them.

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

The only Jew in FDR’s cabinet, the influential politician was in a position to stand up for being a Jew and help save Jewish lives during the Holocaust.

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Every generation has its evil Haman. And he doesn’t care what type of Jew you are.

by Shmuel Feld

I’m no Rambo. I am fulfilling my responsibility to protect my family and my community.

by Rabbi Moshe Gersht

Three practical tools for living with joy right now.

by Yehudis Litvak

Simcha Greiniman, a veteran volunteer for Zaka, witnessed the horror of the Hamas massacre upfront.

by Ester Katz Silvers

Before the war I could go a month without seeing my married son. Since October 7^th, every day seems like an eternity.

by Bruce Kiel

My father’s terrifying encounter with Reinhold Feix, the sadistic German commandant.

by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph. D.

Given the Jewish people’s traumatic history and the spike in antisemitism worldwide, it’s normal to feel anxious. Here’s what you can do about it.

by Judy Gruen

Research shows that stable marriages offer a proven path to happiness, intimacy and well-being.

by Rabbi Adam Jacobs

Why drink on Purim until one cannot tell the difference between cursed is Haman and blessed is Mordechai?

by Dov Ber Cohen

Learn why negative traits don't define you and discover practical ways to shift your thoughts and behaviors towards positive change.

by Sarah Pachter

Parents have the responsibility and power to keep your children safe.

by Hanna Perlberger

How to navigate the complexities of overcoming betrayal and rebuild trust and forgiveness in your relationships.

by Sarah Pachter

Doctors told Orly she had six months to live and would never run again. She proved them wrong.

by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph. D.

Practical advice on how to navigate through life's stormy seas with increased grace and grit.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Sarra Copia Sullam was a famous Jewish writer at a time women and Jews were marginalized.

by Devorah Kigel

Here’s my time-tested recipe to know you’ve found The One.

by Raphael Poch

What can be done about the rise of antisemitism.

by Sarah Pachter

I knew that gratitude could make me happy, but I didn’t realize the impact my gratitude could have on my spouse.

by Dov Ber Cohen

In a world filled with constant demands, finding harmony between career, personal growth, and self-care is an essential pursuit.

by JewKnowIt

What's love got to Jew with it? 

by Rabbi Adam Jacobs

The music legend wrote some of the most unabashedly religious and spiritual lyrics the rock world ever heard.

by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph. D.

Learning to care less about what people think and strengthen your self-worth and resilience.

by Laura Labovitz

An injured Israeli soldier finds and thanks the American girl whose prayer was with him when he got wounded.

by Sarah Pachter

What you can do to begin the healing process and find strength to move on.

by Rabbi Adam Jacobs

Don’t just scarf down that hotdog; use it to ascend your spiritual ladder.

by Dov Ber Cohen

The true measure of success lies in fostering positive character traits.

by Yehudis Litvak

Rabbi Dr. Aharon Shear Yashuv was born Wolfgang Shmidt in Germany. His interest in the Holocaust sparked his journey to becoming a member of the Jewish people.

by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph. D.

Your self-esteem comes from looking within and recognizing your inherent value.

by Sarah Pachter

These quick acts can work wonders to improve the quality of your marriage.

by Carol Ungar

Hal Elrod’s morning practices get your day started off right. Most of them are part of daily Jewish life.

by Shabbos Kestenbaum

Harvard has allowed an atmosphere of antisemitism to fester within its academic community, creating an environment that is hostile to Jewish students.

by JewKnowIt

Everything you need to know about Jewish matchmaking -- from bashert to shidduch dating.

by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph. D.

Throughout history, the Jewish People have held onto their identity, resisting external pressures and preserving their beliefs and values.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Insights on how to tap into your hidden potential and climb towards the light.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Yosef Malachi Guedalia was killed in battle against Hamas terrorists. His 23-year-old wife is using his memory to do good in the world.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Five facts about the tortured genius who developed the nuclear bomb.