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The Message of Giving Back

by Dorit Sasson

07 Jul 2008 02:15 AM

Many years ago, I was at the turning point of becoming religous. It was undoutably, a phase I was going through but it was also more than that.

Positive Reinforcement or "Bribing": Is it Kosher?

by Miriam Metzinger

27 Jun 2008 04:05 AM

The title of this post sounds like it could belong to a parenting section, but I'm putting it here, because Jewish sages do have an opinion on the subject.

Our Children Are Sacred

by Miriam Metzinger

20 Jun 2008 03:36 AM

I heard a very moving story about a survivor of the Holocaust. In a small Polish town, about a dozen survivors from the concentration camps gathered in honor of the holiday Simchat Torah (rejoicing in the Torah).

The Power of a Jewish Leader

by Dorit Sasson

06 Jun 2008 09:34 PM

Ruth was one of those characters in Jewish religion that I grew up not knowing enough about. It is only now, many years later, that I have come to appreciate her lessons and what she can offer us as Jewish modern women.

Mother's Day

by Dorit Sasson

13 May 2008 08:12 AM

I just came across a special video for mother's day from the Chabad's website. It's right on its front page. In fact, this video came just on time. All the major holidays are over, the summer vacation is just around the corner and I have more time to connect to inspiring messages such as these.

Thoughts about Jewish Family

by Dorit Sasson

09 May 2008 06:40 PM

Yesterday, my husband Haim, Ivry , my three year old son and myself went to the head Yeshiva rabbi's house for the Saturday lunch.

The Last Days of Passover

by Miriam Metzinger

25 Apr 2008 04:05 AM

Tonight we are bringing in the grand finale to the week of eating matzahs and discussing liberation. The day is called "acharon shel Pesach" or Shevii shel Pesach.

Making the Home Into a Sanctuary

by Miriam Metzinger

15 Feb 2008 02:45 AM

Ever heard the expression "A man's home is his castle." It is a bit outdated in a sense and the focus on the male is not quite in line with contemporary values, but there is something to this expression.

Parent, Spouse, Mentor

by Miriam Metzinger

18 Jan 2008 03:23 AM

I listened to a very inspirational lecture from Rabbi Manis Friedman about the necessity of having various influences in our lives. To be complete, a person needs a spouse, a mentor and parents. None of these roles can be filled by another person.

Two Individuals, Two Great Hearts

by Miriam Metzinger

11 Jan 2008 03:43 AM

I heard two stories yesterday that just illustrate the point that just one person with enough motivation can make great changes in improving the lives of others. As many of you know, Israel is a very controversial subject on college campuses.



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