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September 2026

September 02, 2026

The Art of Beginning Again

I have never trusted a first draft. I don’t mean that I think first...

July 2026

July 25, 2026

Tu B’Av: When Hope Finds Us

When I was a little girl, I was often left out. I was...

June 2026

June 06, 2026

The Little Girl Who Always Jumped

The Deep End Looking back, I'm amazed I survived childhood. My family probably feels the...

April 2026

April 20, 2026

Finding God in the Moments We Almost Miss

A Quiet Beginning Every morning, I sit in the same spot. There’s a small table...

March 2026

March 26, 2026

Preparing for Passover: A Gentle Spiritual Reset

There’s a quiet kind of beginning that doesn’t ask you to grow into someone new....

March 12, 2026

Building the Sacred, One Piece at a Time

There is something gratifying about building something slowly. Not the kind of building that...

March 05, 2026

Finding Miracles Along the Way

Some journeys begin long before the sun rises. Midnight is an unusual time...

December 2025

December 20, 2025

Triumph over Tribulation: Joseph’s Lessons on Forgiveness

The Challenge of Forgiveness Have you ever felt forgiveness slipping just beyond your grasp? One...

December 12, 2025

Ignite Your Spirit: Inspiring and Uplifting Hanukkah Quotes

The Significance of Light From the day we are born, light captivates us. As infants,...

November 2025

November 21, 2025

The Divine Calling: When Passion Meets Purpose

Discovering your God-Given Gifts When I was little, I always felt most at home with...

November 15, 2025

The Spirituality of Humor: Laughter through a Jewish Lens

A Personal Laughter Story: My First Purim When was the last time you had a...

November 07, 2025

Parsha Vayera: Bless and You Will be Blessed

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living: The Torah There are so many experts today offering antidotes...

October 2025

October 31, 2025

Whispers of Winter and the Spirituality of Snow

Snow Through a Child's Eyes When I was a small child growing up in Southeast...

October 24, 2025

God is Everywhere: A Perspective on Life’s Little Miracles

Finding Miracles in the Ordinary Miracles are everywhere—they are found in the mundane, ordinary details...

October 16, 2025

Jewish Resilience and the Unbreakable Spirit of Unity

Jewish Resilience: A Community with Unshakable Strength At last, they are home. This past week,...

October 10, 2025

Personal Reflections on Gratitude During Sukkot

I have to be honest. Most of the time, writing comes easily to me;...

October 02, 2025

From Darkness to Bloom: The Journey to Transformation

Beauty Begins in Darkness A couple of months ago, I made a last-minute decision to...

September 2025

September 25, 2025

The Sweet Journey From Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur

Why does the celebration, Rosh Hashanah, come before the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur? As...

September 18, 2025

It’s a New Year: Celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Trying Times

The next major Jewish Holiday is almost upon us. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New...

September 11, 2025

Timeless Beauty and Jewish Teachings on Graceful Aging

What is true beauty? Society creates the unrealistic standard that we must remain eternally young,...

September 04, 2025

Harnessing Life Experiences to Create Change in the New Year

Just Me and The Universe Debasish Mridha once said, "To see the magic of life,...

August 2025

August 28, 2025

Seasons of Reflection: Preparing Spiritually for a New Year

The Rhythm of Change For days now, my family and I have woken to the...

August 20, 2025

Daily Miracles: The Joy of Simple Moments and Jewish Wisdom

Life is messy. Wouldn't you agree? We carry a lot on our shoulders. This complexity...

July 2025

July 24, 2025

Whispers of Wisdom: Warm Tales of Childlike Authenticity

The Wisdom of Children Ah, the wisdom of children. Their minds are uncluttered and open...

July 10, 2025

Creating a Warm and Inviting Sacred Space: A Personal Story

I have always admired those who skillfully create a beautiful space that is both sacred...

June 2025

June 16, 2025

Finding Joy in the Silence: Thoughts for a Peaceful Week

Finding Peace in the Early Morning Hours Every morning, before starting my day, I take...

May 2025

May 29, 2025

How Working With Your Hands Weaves Jewish Life Into Everyday

May the memories of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim forever be a blessing. Embracing the...

May 22, 2025

Embracing a Tradition: My Journey to Choosing a Hebrew Name

Once, when I was a little girl, I decided I wanted a different name. Kelley...

May 06, 2025

The Art of Listening: Hearing God’s Voice in Everyday Life

Learning to Listen to Hashem When I was a small child, I loved to jump...

April 2025

April 29, 2025

Blessing New Beginnings: Faith, Gratitude, and Home

The First Goodbye Saying goodbye is never easy. When I was about 9 years old,...