Inspiration
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Having Chashivus HaTorah: What is Our Role?
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What does “Encouraging a Husband” really mean? What is our responsibility when we’re told to encourage our husbands to learn? What kind of encouragement actually works? Interview with Rebbetzin Shula Sternbuch, originally appeared in NShei HaSiyum, published by Agudah Yisrael on the occasion of the 13th Siyum HaShas at Metlife Stadium on January 1, 2020.
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What Kind of Mask Do You Wear?
This Purim, let’s take a peek at ourselves beneath the facade. As Purim dawns, the young and young at heart will don their masks and transform their persona into the hero, villain or neutral character of their choice. And we of the more adult variety smile indulgently as they pretend to be someone they are
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21 Invaluable Tips on Doing Chesed
Did you ever think that there is a better and best way to help? ‘אשרי משכיל אל דל ביום רעה ימלטהו ה [Tehilim 41:2] The pasuk means that we need to use our wisdom to help people in the smartest way. Here are some thoughts and tips on helping wisely. Tzedakah versus Chesed Tzedaka is with
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Do You Love Where You Live?
We can find the beauty and the charm in the place we call home. I was at an outdoor social for my kid’s school. It was on a cute little farm on the outskirts of Bozeman and as I watched the kids run around, I felt this feeling wash over me, I LOVE WHERE I
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8 Lights for 8 Nights: Don’t Miss the Real Chanukah
The eight life lessons of Chanukah, one at a time. Note from BCP: This year, to help us refocus our values, we’re posting a thought every single night that will remind us of the essence of the chag. Light Number One: The Light of Ruchnius The entire essence of the Greek nation was the worship
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You Have a Fresh Start This Rosh Hashanah: Start By Loving Who You Are
There’s something about a new year, fresh chances, that is inherently inspiring. Like that student in her starched uniform shirt on the very first day of school, we feel a sense of conviction to do it right this time. That’s not to say that we’ve been doing it all wrong, of course, but you know,
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Why Even a Mess Is a Blessing
This is my new perspective on dealing with all the bumps that come with motherhood. On a recent Motzaei Shabbos, I experienced an epiphanic moment. I had just finished reciting G-tt fun Avraham, the tefillah where I beseeched the Ribono shel Olam to send us a week of bracha, hatzlacha, and an array of blessings.
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Observing the Torah is Not Only a Ticket to Gan Eden.
How could we survive the struggles of life without it? It’s no news to any of us that the essence of Shavuos is infinitely more profound than elaborate tablescapes and delectable dairy goodies (though making the Yom Tov as pleasant and joyous as possible is important too). So we know that it’s the day on
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So Many Emotions, So Many Emotions. What Are We Supposed to Feel After a Tragedy?
What a heartrending parsha all of us in klal Yisrael are experiencing together these days. From every corner of the world, Yidden have been touched, deeply moved, profoundly impacted, by the indescribable tragedy. All of us are in mourning, each in our own way. Some of us are crying copious tears, our eyelids heavy and
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Letters Like This Really Warm Our Heart
Dinner Done is finally back in stock at your local bookshop! To mark the occasion, we’re sharing our favorite “Dinner Done” stories, beginning with this heartwarming journey one woman shared with us. I think one of my biggest challenges of married life is the everyday task of making supper. I know some of you may
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