Jewish Gems

To forgive and let go of anger and resentment is good for our fellow man, and it’s even better for oneself.

A fascinating difference in the secular and Jewish approach to history.

What does Judaism say about texting?

The power of Jewish unity keeps our people together even in times of great difficulty.

Lighting Shabbat candles, resting and rejuvenating on Shabbat are critical to Jewish living.

Spending quality time with your children isn’t enough.

Torah is referred to as a beautiful song and melody.

The moments of prayer allow us to drop our distorted self-perception and see the inner beauty within.

At times we must face the question: do I enrich myself or do I forgo personal gain and keep a commitment to another?

What is our task as Jews?

What is the secret to bringing love and harmony into the home?

Jewish ‘binging’ is the way to teach our kids the values of life.

As in so many areas of life a step-by-step process is necessary to move forward, so too in Judaism we advance one mitzvah at a time.

Passion is critical as it serves as the energy to achieve things.

There are two ways to use energy either by harnessing it or by unleashing it. Which one is greater?

Torah knowledge is not measured merely by the academic wisdom one acquires, but by the way it transforms the person’s life.

Are we many or one? Why is Jewish unity so important to Jewish survival?

When should we say "the world was created for my sake" and when should we say "I am but dust and ashes"?

Raise your child in a home of love and kindness and your child will grow to express love and kindness.

Do events determine how we feel or do our feelings determine the nature of events?

Why do we break a glass and shout “Mazal tov!” at the end of a Jewish marriage ceremony?

Can we change the world or is our future predetermined?

When life gets tough, it may be time to dance.

Why do we tend to focus on the negative over the positive? How do we change this perspective?

Which verse appears most often in the Torah?

Why do we celebrate the day we left Egypt, and not the day we arrived in the Promised Land?

A father gives love; a king makes demands. Why do we need both?

If you really love G-d, how should you show it? By retreating to a mountain top?

The goal of advertising is to create “artificial satisfaction.” How do we overcome the negative brainwashing of the consumer culture?

A strange detail in the construction of the Temple’s “Holy of Holies” reveals the secret of where G‑d lives.

The quarterback always throws the ball ahead of the receiver. What can we learn from this to become better teachers and parents?

What does it mean to be “a good Jew”? It all depends on which direction you’re heading.

The Jewish approach to turning pain into blessing.

King David as a paradigm of worldly success coupled with absolute loyalty to delving into the study of Torah.

Changing the whole world always starts with one small act of kindness.

What is the meaning of the Jewish mandate to “be a blessing” to all humanity?

A secret for Jewish continuity contained within the wording of the Shema prayer.

How the Jewish people celebrate their immortality by turning tragedy into joy.

Choosing effort over the quick fix. After the “oy” comes the “ah.”

How do we judge the value of time? The majestic institution of Shabbat holds the answer.

What is the difference between mishpat (judgment) and tzedek (righteousness)?