The Two Levels of Shabbat Observance
There are two aspects to observing Shabbos - one is refraining from forbidden creative activity, and the other is making…
Kivi Bernhard and the Life Lesson he Taught Microsoft
Kivi Bernhard refused to attend a Microsoft conference and a large sum of money because he observes Shabbat. How did…
Vayeira – Holy Laughter
Laughter is a serious matter and we have to know how to use it correctly
No Contact Rules – It’s Just Too Hard
Life is full of instances in which you have to delay gratification — and yes, it’s hard. But if you…
“Why Did You Sit in a Russian Jail?”
Chaim Walder’s open letter to Natan Sharansky
Keeping Healthy – Rule B: Regulating the Amount of Food Intake
Contrary to popular belief, eating large amounts of healthy food is not necessarily a good thing. The truth is, that…
Three Fathers – Kindness, Strength, and Truth
The three traits embodied by the Avos are kindness, strength, and truth. Each Father was to teach his special quality…
The Mother / Daughter-in-law Conflict
One of the most important topics that must be considered, especially during the first years of marriage, is how a…
Shabbat – The Seventh Dimension: The Spiritual Within the Physical
One of the most cherished mitzvot in the Torah that seems to have a restrictive component is Shabbat. However, a…
Technology vs. Emotional Health
Technology is winning and our emotional health is losing big time
