The Chasam Sofer on Lag B’omer
As Lag B’omer approaches, we ready ourselves for its celebration. But what, precisely, are we celebrating?
The Moment: Issue 1012
What spurs two identifiably Orthodox Jewish children to spend time cleaning up a non-Jewish cemetery?
Not What I Prayed
The child for whom I had prayed. The child who was not what I had prayed for
Artistic License
All art must be inspired by something — but when does that inspiration cross the line into theft? Artists and experts get real about plagiarism hitting the palette
Finding My Way
As Shlomo gets older, he’ll do what his friends do. If he’s not with a good chevreh, he’ll go off the derech!”
Family First Inbox: Issue 894
I encourage readers to not be the silent one, to show compassion and a gesture of kindness when it’s needed most.
Pressing the Button
I had been wondering about the balance between carrying on as normal (for the children) and waking up to a new reality (for yourself)
Trust Your Gut
Usually, those who prey on or hurt children in any way don’t broadcast that with a scary appearance; they don’t look like monsters or kidnappers. Sadly, they often aren’t even str ...
Light the Fire in Your Heart
This year, even though our lone voices might not swell with the same intensity and volume of the Meron music, we will bow in humility to the Divine conductor, wherever we are
On Call: Chapter 7 — Coming Together
And it’s on to the next poisoned patient, with the same beautiful synchronization of care
He Held the Secrets to Success
A Tribute to Dr. Yosef Walder a”h
