Human Interest

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

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

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

How to prepare for the High Holidays without the guilt.

by Debbie Gutfreund

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

by Debbie Gutfreund

Inspired by Atomic Habits, these six skills can help you transform your actions, shape your identity, and prepare for meaningful growth.

by Avi Ciment

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.

by Ariel Goldstein, LSW

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.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Four habits that quietly steal your joy.

by Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn

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

by Dave Brennan

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

by Rabbi Avraham Kovel

Tisha B’Av, the Jewish People’s national day of tragedy, is paradoxically a sacred festival. Discover how pain and distance can unlock the deepest closeness with God.

by Debbie Paneth

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.

by Noa Lev

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.

by Sarah Pachter

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.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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.

by aish.com

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

by Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn

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

by Debbie Gutfreund

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

by Esther Litchfield-Fink

Your self-worth is not tied to your success. Growth, not perfection, is your true purpose.

by Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn

Discover how 10,000 steps a day can be your secret weapon to resilience, clarity, and calm—no gym or extra time required.

by Karen Wolfers Rapaport

It’s never too late to come home.

by Dave Brennan

Judaism isn’t all or nothing — it’s a conversation you’re already part of.

by Sarah Pachter

I woke up at 5 A.M. for a week—not for work, but for growth. What I discovered about discipline, connection, and myself was life-changing.

by Ariel Markovits Rojas

A young man who walked away from Judaism discovers its meaning years later.

by Ariel Goldstein, LSW

God gives us tools. Faith means picking them up.

by Dr. Jacob L. Freedman

How to remain more balanced during stressful times, wherever you are living.

by Imam Hassen Chalghoumi

From Pharaoh to Persia, Nazis to modern warfare — they endured. One Imam calls it what it is: a miracle.

by Devora Levy

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.

by Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern, MBA

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ new book shows how Jewish thought can help us live with more clarity, connection, and meaning.

by Debbie Gutfreund

The life of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroscientist, was shattered by a massive stroke. Here are four transformative takeaways from her extraordinary recovery.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Three inspiring messages from Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning that can help you embrace your mission as a Jew.

by Esther Litchfield-Fink

Ruth shows us the kind of leadership that starts with loyalty and ends in legacy.

by Dr. Azi Jankovic

For years, I hid my mental health struggles out of fear and shame. Today, I share them publicly and find compassion and understanding. As a community, we must address the mental health crisis.

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

You step into a world gripped by chaos and antisemitism. But within you lies the strength of generations. Confront evil and defy despair. Rise and lead with moral clarity.

by Ruchama Feuerman

Explore the luminous sayings of a spiritual iconoclast whose words still burn with meaning.

by Sarah Pachter and Bracha Kessler

Bracha Kessler's childhood was shattered by abuse and fear. But with faith, gratitude, and connection, she's built a joyful life. Discover how she maintains a positive mindset.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Practical insights on responsibility and personal growth.

by Rabbi Yonasan Bender, LCSW – Therapist

Think you're being responsible by waiting until you're ready? Think again. You might be mistaking fear for foresight.

by Andi Heffez

What can a 2,000-year-old book of Jewish wisdom teach you about landing your dream job? A lot, actually.

by Ari Siegel

Shark Tank reminded me that life—like business—is about staying grounded in your values.

by Esther Litchfield-Fink

Six Jewish tools to help you work through anxiety at its root.

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

And we are running out of time.

by Susan Hornik

The poignant portrait series by renowned photographer Bryce Thompson brings media, fashion and entertainment worlds together to combat rising antisemitism and educate the next generation.

by Doron Kornbluth

Yom HaAtzmaut — Israel’s Independence Day — is a celebration of perseverance, hope, and the miraculous rebirth of a people in their ancient homeland.

by Rabbi Avraham Kovel

The divine pattern of growth entails an initial flash of illumination granted freely from above. That inevitably fades, leading to the period of persistent effort.

by Eliyahu Freedman

My fitness journey is more than mere physical training. It has transformed into a spiritual practice with lessons that paralleled the ancient wisdom of Judaism.

by Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn

Genuine freedom comes not from indulging every desire, but from mastering those desires through purposeful limitation.

by Devora Levy

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

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

The meaning of matzah and the freedom of simplicity.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Discussion questions for your family, in light of a difficult year for the Jewish people.