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When First Impressions Shouldn't Count Learning Not to Judge
by Hilary Spirer LeederThe park was empty save for a young woman pushing a child on our favorite swing. I could not see the child as he was blocked by the green plastic bucket seat perfect for older babies. I did, however, see the woman, and my nose crinkled... 14 Comments |  |
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A Near Crash Landing Lessons from Our Terrifying Flight
By Tzippora PriceMoments later, oxygen masks dropped from the overhead compartment, and the pilot announced that all in-flight personnel must return to their seats and put on their masks. They raced past us shouting "Put your masks on! Now!" 1 Comment |  |
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Swimming Lessons
By Sarah ZadokWhatever mood I find myself in, there is one aspect of this ritual that remains consistent: There is always a glaring life lesson reflected back to me from those crisp, cool waters. When I am receptive enough to allow that lesson to penetrate, then those are the mornings when a good swim changes my whole life... 8 Comments |  |
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Starting a Jewish Settlement in Israel Life in Maale Amos
By Bracha GoetzWith each long stretch of uninhabited, barren land we passed, interrupted only by an occasional primitive Bedouin village or a lone, wandering donkey or sheep, I was feeling that in every sense of the phrase, I had gone too far... 4 Comments |  |
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We've Got Extra Time Life After My Father's Heart Attack
By Bracha GoetzSo here I am, alone this hour, looking at you, Dad. I smile. You smile back. I stroke your hand, running my fingers over your big blue veins, and feel the gift that you are to me- more than ever... 10 Comments |  |
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My Mommy's In Jail
By Rivkah LewinAt first I couldn't imagine how I could take in a child at that moment, but I couldn't say no to a Jewish child who needed a home... 13 Comments |  |
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Life, Death and Rebirth Bubby & Me
by Shalvi WeissmanEvery time the phone rang for the past two weeks, my whole body tensed. But not any more. The call has already come early this morning... 17 Comments |  |
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Redefining Accomplishment The Finanacial Crisis and Personal Growth
By Heni SteinAs I realized that all along I have had the wrong definition for accomplishment, the darkness began to fade... 6 Comments |  |
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A Chanukah Miracle Poland, 1942
by Rosalie GreenbergI knew then that even if by some miracle I could talk my way out of not having a Gentile document... I could never explain the latkes and doughnuts in my bundle. 14 Comments |  |
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Angels in the Headlights Choosing to See the Miracle
By Tovah KinderlehrerIn the comfort of the bus, G‑d sent me my own miracle- and made me realize that everyday brings its own causes for celebration... |  |
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Letter to My Organ Donor's Family
By Melody Masha PiersonPlease believe me when I tell you that, to me, your daughter is an angel. She is on my shoulders; she is like a butterfly in my garden. She is the most beautiful person I have never known, and I carry her within me. Every day... 30 Comments |  |
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The Road Back Home How Things Finally Changed Between Me and My Mom
By L.G.I would always see her behavior as unkind, insensitive and truly narcissistic, and she would even admit to this and say that she can't change. So, round and round we'd go... 20 Comments |  |
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The Most Important Detail
By Sara Esther CrispeSometimes, all I really want is for the other to recognize that I was wronged. And more often than not, a simple apology will make everything alright... 1 Comment |  |
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Living the Fear
By Miriam GoodmanMy greatest fear for years had been to be dependant on someone and not be able to look after myself. My fear became my reality... 2 Comments |  |
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Never Forgive or Forget
By Shirley ColesHe released his wife's hand, tapped my wrist as though to say, look, and pulled back his jacket sleeve just enough to show me that tattooed on his veiny, wrinkled skin were the numbers almost every living Jew recognizes... 22 Comments |  |
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A Man Apart
By Susan HandelmanHe made of each Chasid a "rebbe," made each Chasid feel that responsibility and love for every Jew, made each Jew sense her or his own greatness and holiness. 2 Comments |  |
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Flying Lessons
By Sarah ZadokThat night the girls pleaded to sleep on the couch-bed in the living room in order to stand vigil lest an eagle swoop down from the sky and try to eat the poor pigeon. They would protect her. So, I felt I had no choice but to allow the stakeout. Plus, I saw something that they didn't see. The pigeon was dying... 9 Comments |  |
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Wake Up Calls Tuning In to the Wonders Around Us
by Sara Debbie GutfreundAs I gaze out into the front yard I notice
the new, tiny buds peeking out from the soil below. Why didn't I notice them before? I hear a wisp of a voice within me: This is
a wake-up call. Don't go back to sleep... 1 Comment |  |
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