He’s behind this. So there must be a reason. Will we accept that? On Thursday morning two weeks ago, after having a difficult night with intense tooth pain, I was eagerly looking forward to my dentist appointment (which I had scheduled a while back). At about 8:30 am, I got a phone call from the…
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New! Watch the Story of Pesach on Torah Live!
Hashem took us out of Mitzrayim, and he will take us out of galus too! Watch the latest Torah Live video for Pesach! The newest video from Torah Live, Prophecies Revealed, shares the lessons of emunah behind the Pesach – showing that Hashem’s prophecies always come true. Just as they came through when the Jews…
9 Ways to Remain Calm in the Chaos
Take a deep breath. Will you choose to live these moments to their fullest? This is how we’re going to stay calm and avoid the crazy. When you speak slowly and quietly, you calm yourself down. You can practice this all day for optimum results, and especially when a loved one is provoking you. It’s…
How to Really Feel Happiness
Do you think happiness is the elusive feeling for those with a perfect life? Open the fountain: happiness is there in full abundance for you too. Did you ever look at a young child and think, “I wish I would have that?” I wish I could have that sparkle in my eye, that joy and…
How Not to Be So So Hard on Yourself – 10 Ways
You’re doing a great job. And the person who is telling you otherwise? It may just be you being hard on yourself. How do you combat those negative feelings of inadequacy? Here are 10 ways to rid those thoughts that drag you down—and be ready to take on the world with confidence and a smile….
Still Stumped for Ideas? Our All-Time Mishloach Manos Round-Up Is Here!
We’ve had lots of good mishloach manos ideas over the years. You’re certain to find the one that jives with you right here!
Do You Remember to Give Tzedakah at Candle Lighting Time?
Don’t let another Friday night pass by without this special zechus! Be a member of Project Ignite. Now is the perfect time. We first introduced you to Project Ignite here. And so many of you have responded since then! The giving of tzedakah specifically at candle lighting time is one where we win greatly–the act…
It’s Not Just Another Supper: The Real Meaning of a Mother’s Role
Did you ever imagine how much everlasting value is in every single task a mother does? When Victoria Dwek offered me the privilege of contributing to the Nshei Hasiyum magazine, I immediately knew what I would be writing about. As a magazine that was geared toward women, and distributed at an event where the men…
How to Give Your Child Positive Chanukah Memories Forever
This is one of the best Chanukah gifts you can give your children. And it’s free! The first Chanukah after I was married, we had just returned to Eretz Yisrael from visiting family in the States and I was in a very early stage of pregnancy. Couple that with the long, dark nights that came…
It’s a Time of Mourning. But what if I don’t feel sad about the churban?
How to realize what we’re missing…and genuinely cry. The pool is closed, music speakers are stowed away, and meat is off the menu. In camp, our daughters chant, “The Nine Days, a time of tzarah; we don’t cheer, because we’re marah.” But what if we don’t feel that way? What if I’m just going through…