Miracles that are not so small
An olivewood prayer book, recurring dreams of a golden city and a series of extraordinary escapes shaped Sarah and Shlomo Fox-Ashrei's journey from California to Jerusalem. Their story explores faith…
Chizuk: a heart-to-heart
Articles, recipes, prayers and stories about family, motherhood and Jewish traditions.
Challah: Nourishing Our Spiritual Needs
Sarah Yocheved Rigler describes discovering the spiritual depth of separating challah. A personal reflection on intention, prayer and turning familiar mitzvot into a close connection with the Almight…
True Wealth
Seventy-five orphaned girls in Calcutta taught me the meaning of gratitude. Ten years later, Torah study in Jerusalem helped me understand the wealth hidden in appreciating what we have.
The Rat
It all began with compost. A rat in our courtyard and kitchen led me to examine my complaints, listen to Rabbi Scheinberger and rediscover gratitude, joy and praise for Hashem.
A Great Mitzvah
A remembered meal, a small act of kindness and a young woman's difficult errand reveal how much our actions matter. Sarah Yocheved Rigler reflects on mitzvot, their spiritual effect and their power t…
The Torah calls on us to strengthen our bodies
Berakhot 32b teaches that four things require strengthening: Torah, good deeds, prayer and the ordinary pursuits of life. Caring for the body's needs gives us the strength to fulfil these obligations.
Good Morning! - Like Rabbi Chiya or Like a Camel?
At the very last second, I caught the 8 o’clock bus. I sat down and finally allowed myself to take a deep breath. And even to breathe out. Leah, a good acquaintance of mine, turned toward me from the…
"We're Like Twins" - Using the Gift of Speech Wisely
Thirty delightful girls sat in a semicircle at their first lesson in the preparatory class. They were all happily excited, each eager to introduce herself and make the best possible impression on the…
The Gift of Speech - A Big Difference
“Shalom, Chavi! This is Mrs. Cohen, Libi's mother.” Chavi held her breath and even blushed with excitement. “You came over yesterday and asked whether I wanted to send my four-year-old daughter to yo…