7 Ways to Feel Happier Without Changing a Thing Around You

A Thirsting Soul: A Tribute to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Marking Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ yahrzeit—a tribute to a soul whose thirst for God and authenticity uplifted generations.

Judaism and Self-Worth: 8 Principles

Self-love starts not with looking inward, but upward. Explore eight Jewish insights on how to nurture real, lasting self-worth.

John Cena’s Pocket Watch and a Rabbi’s Two Pockets

John Cena’s pocket watch and Rabbi Bunim’s two pockets—two objects, one lesson: stay balanced between humility and self-worth, remembering you’re both dust and divine purpose.

The Four Elements: A Soul’s Journey Through the Four Holy Cities of Israel

Israel’s four holy cities — Jerusalem, Hebron, Tzfat, and Tiberias — represent fire, earth, air, and water, revealing the soul’s deepest yearnings.

Stop Letting Feelings Run Your Life

You’re not a prisoner of your moods or habits. Every moment, you stand at a crossroads—between impulse and integrity. Real freedom begins when you choose who you become.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

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.

Dr. Henry Heimlich and Being Someone's Angel

Proactive step up and step in to make a difference in the lives of others.

Lessons from the Return of the Hostages

After two years of heartbreak, the hostages are back. Their return isn’t only a miracle—it’s a mandate for how we live moving forward.

Bedtime Stories for Strong Jewish Girls

Four Jewish heroines who changed the world.

In Manchester, Waking Up to a Different World

In Manchester on Yom Kippur, a mother races her children home under lockdown—praying, remembering, and asking: how do we wake up to a world that keeps changing around us?

The Meaning of Sukkot: 5 Inspiring Lessons

Plug into the joy and spiritual depth of this incredible Jewish holiday.

Cracks Are How the Light Gets In

Leonard Cohen's classic lyrics offer a unique lens on the connection between Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

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.

The Essence of Yom Kippur

Turning your flaws into gateways to growth.

Yom Kippur Was the Jewish Holiday I Used to Dread

And why I now kind of love it.

Igniting the Fire Within: A New Path for Yom Kippur

Repentance means returning to your authentic self. This Yom Kippur ignite your inner fire and watch your rise through the power of your unique strengths.

Yom Kippur: Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Raise Yourself Up

Regret not living up to your potential. Unlock your inner greatness and act like the person you are meant to be,

What Yom Kippur Does NOT Atone For

Pick up the phone and call that person you haven’t been speaking to.

Recalculating: What My GPS Taught Me About Yom Kippur

Ever wish life came with a GPS? Yom Kippur is Judaism’s version—helping us recalculate, reroute and find our way back home, no matter how many wrong turns we’ve taken.

Beyond Ego: The Radical Strength of Humility

Judaism and modern psychology both show why humility is the real key to confidence, leadership, and happiness.

The Sandy Koufax Choice

Finding the courage to make the right decisions.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Does God Love You? Judaism’s Surprising Answer

My Christian friends used to tell me, “Judaism is a religion of law. Christianity is a religion of love.” Were they right?

10 Questions to Ask Yourself This Rosh Hashanah

Questions to help you reconnect to your life’s purpose, clarify your goals, and passionately embrace this upcoming new year.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Identifying Your Life’s Mission

This Rosh Hashanah, electrify your life with purpose.

6 Things to Contemplate When the Shofar Blows

Six powerful ideas to awaken your soul this Rosh Hashanah.

Why You Make Bad Choices

Choosing life isn’t so obvious. Here’s a practical tool just in time for Rosh Hashanah.

Awakening Your Soul: A High Holiday Guide to Growth

Turn inspiration into action—this High Holiday guide offers practical steps for reflection, renewal, and real growth.

Five Ways to Make Better Resolutions for the Jewish New Year

Change is possible. These five approaches will help you transform your Rosh Hashanah resolutions into lasting habits.

The Root of Joy Is Gratitude

Through gratitude, memory and presence, Judaism reveals how to root happiness in blessing rather than pursuit.

The Power of "Yet": A Jewish Perspective on Growth Mindset

You are never stuck. You are a work in progress.

Seeing The World Through the Eyes of King David

King David faced wars, lies, and betrayal—yet saw only God’s sweetness. Elul invites us to share his vision of light and trust.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

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.

Who’s the Boss? When Your Inner Teenager Hijacks Your Day

Your brain is a group chat: scholar, reflex, and teenager. See how ancient wisdom and modern science teach you to choose who leads.

How to Be Happier

Chasing happiness can backfire. Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar shows why embracing pain, reframing stress, and practicing gratitude unlock a deeper, more fulfilling life.

From Struggle to Strength: Three Jewish Stories of Transformation

From grief to resilience, from panic to purpose, from privilege to responsibility—discover how three remarkable Jewish leaders turned challenges into legacies of hope and strength.

The Real You: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

You are defined by your best moments, not your worst.

Four Jewish Gratitude Formulas

Feeling stuck in routine? Judaism offers powerful formulas for gratitude to reset your perspective and uncover daily blessings.

When Barry Manilow Brought Madison Square Garden to a Hospital Room

A dying woman’s final wish seemed impossible—until Barry Manilow quietly walked into her hospital room and gave her a private concert she’d never forget.

Facing Motherhood Without My Mom

Becoming a mother without mine, I’m learning to hold grief and joy together as I prepare to meet the child she’ll never know.

Why Happiness Feels So Elusive

Four habits that quietly steal your joy.

The Protein Bar Paradox: Clarity Beats Choice in a World of Abundance

In a world with infinite options, knowing what you actually want becomes your most valuable asset.

The Office: A Masterclass in Unethical Speech

What Pam, Jim, and Michael Scott can teach us about the Jewish laws of ethical speech.

Why I Fast on Tisha B’Av

On Tisha B’Av, I embrace hunger—not as deprivation, but as a doorway to memory, grief, and a soul-stirring call to heal what’s broken between us.

Surviving the Unthinkable: Holocaust Survivors and Mental Health

In unimaginable darkness, Holocaust survivors discovered the power of choosing hope—offering timeless lessons in resilience, purpose, and healing for today’s mental health struggles.

The Healing Power of Music

Neuroscience researcher and professor Heather Aranyi reveals how ancient Jewish melodies hold profound healing power—regulating the body, calming the mind, and unlocking what science is only beginning to understand.

The We Do Not Care Club

Tired of perfection pressure? The We Do Not Care Club is a viral movement helping women ditch unrealistic expectations and focus on what really matters.

19 Great Jewish Sayings

From the Talmud to David Ben Gurion, a collection of meaningful Jewish quotes.

Moshe Noll’s Choice: Joy Over Despair

A fallen hero’s powerful mindset redefines how we confront life’s toughest battles.

Four Choices to Fuel Your Soul

Your soul is yearning for meaning. Nourish it with these four powerful choices.

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