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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...

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...

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...

October 2025

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...

September 2025

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,...

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 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...

March 2025

March 27, 2025

Keeping the Joy of Purim Alive: Year Long Rituals to Embrace

You know how a good laugh makes you forget about your troubles, even if...

January 2025

January 19, 2025

Discovering Your Jewish Soul: A Guide to Conversion

At the age of 18, I became a seeker. I set out on a decades-long...

January 05, 2025

3 Life-Changing Ways to Be a Beacon of Light in the New Year

Happy New Year and Shalom friends. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. I...

December 2024

December 19, 2024

My Top 5 Hanukkah Foods You Need to Try This Year

Oh, how I love the festival of lights, or as it’s more commonly known, Hanukkah....

December 05, 2024

Being Grateful: Personal Insights on Jewish Gratitude

"Thankfulness has an inner connection with humility. It recognizes that what we are and what...

November 2024

November 21, 2024

The Beauty of Diversity: My Life in an Interfaith Family

If nothing else, religion is about love—love for God, love for each other, and love...

November 07, 2024

Finding Light in Tradition: My Story of Jewish Joy

Since the topic recently began trending, I have been thinking about joy. What does...

October 2024

October 29, 2024

My Personal Reflections on Learning Jewish Traditions

Becoming Jewish is a process in more ways than one. It doesn’t happen quickly....

October 03, 2024

Judaism Through My Eyes: A Personal Testimony

You know that feeling of accomplishment when you put your heart and soul into...

September 2024

September 30, 2024

3 Key Traits of Moses That Everyone Should Embrace

As we near the end of Elul and head quickly toward Rosh Hashanah, I’ve...

September 17, 2024

A Symphony of Tradition: The Role of Music in Jewish Life

I will always remember my first experience listening to Jewish music. It was during...

September 08, 2024

The Jewish Month of Elul: A Time to Reflect and Renew

We are now in the month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar and for Jews...