Think ‘Good’ And It Will Be Good!
Tomorrow is the day after Labor Day. We all know what that means.
The Little Flame
Once upon a time, there was a little flame that glowed brightly.
Wherever this little flame went, it brought light and luminosity.
In The Fitting Room Of The Soul
Women love shopping. Just ask their husbands. They'll tell you.
Senseless Love
One month ago, humanity woke up to a very dark world.
Do You Know Where Your Teenager Is? An Ode to All Teens
Dedicated to my three teenagers
Why Did G-d Create Bullies?
He looks at me with such a wistful expression in his clear blue eyes. His young shoulders are sagging and he appears to be carrying the world's burdens.
A Crumpled Letter
From the great synagogue in Tel Aviv to his performances in the role of Jean Valjean in the hit Broadway show Les Miserables, Dudu Fisher is an international star singer and cantor.
Garbage
For the past two years, any time we've met our neighbors on our front lawn, near the street's curb, the discussion has invariably turned to the very pressing issue of... garbage.
Tending The Garden
I'm often asked why it is that men played such a major role in Jewish history.
Wonder Detergent
Last week, I bought a new brand of detergent.
It promises to remove all stains, even those stubborn, impossible to remove ones--or your money back. Guaranteed.
How The Creation Story Teaches Us About The Essence Of Man And Woman
Against the backdrop of rolling valleys and mountains, and a sun bathing creation with its warmth, creation awaits it finale.
Stalemates Or Soulmates? Chochma/Bina Dichotomy Part II: “Joe, We Need to Talk!”
Joe is sitting in the den. The remote control keeps his hands busy while his unseeing eyes gaze straight ahead.
Senseless Love
One month ago, humanity woke up to a very dark world.
An Illuminating Darkness
"Wouldn't it be nice if the days were long all year round?" commented my son at six o'clock in the evening as we sat down to dinner to the backdrop of the completely black outdoors.
Why Husbands Should Buy Their Wives Flowers
Shavuot is considered the time when we "married" G-d or cemented our relationship with Him after our "courtship" on Pesach, during the Exodus from Egypt. The Luchot (Tablets with the Ten Commandments) is compared to our Ketubah (marriage contract) and explains the responsibilities of each of us in this relationship.
The Essence Of Evil
If you were to stare evil in the eye, what would you see? What would be its character traits? What would form its origins?
The Little Flame
Once upon a time, there was a little flame that glowed brightly.
Wherever this little flame went, it brought light and luminosity.
An Afternoon Act
You.
Yes, it is you that I'm talking to.
The Longer, Shorter Way
"See, I was standing right there," I hold out the brochure for my children, pointing to the famous Panama Canal.
Have You Ever Stuffed Tissues Down A Sink Drain?
She looks at me with those large brown eyes. I try to decipher her expression. There's a hint of sadness, doubt and even fear. She averts her gaze, trying to deny her act, as if she's trying to take it back.
Can You Teach Self-Worth?
She doesn't just walk; she practically glides along, with a light-hearted bounce. Her laughter is infectious, her giggle ever-present, even during the dull periods of the day. Every moment is an opportunity, a learning experience. Her world is a wonder to discover and she feels proud of even her smallest achievements.
Nitzevet, Mother Of King David: A Bold Voice Of Silence
Shavuot marks the birthday of King David and for this reason it is customary in many communities to read Megillat Ruth since Ruth was his great-grandmother.
Barren Beauty
Ever since I can remember, my husband's practice has been, like many men, to buy me a lovely bouquet of flowers for Shabbat.
When You Mess Up
Ever wonder what might have happened had the first Adam reacted differently?
I don't mean if Adam hadn't have eaten the forbidden fruit. I believe that somehow, on some level, that was a necessary component to our being human. We're not meant to be perfect angels, or mechanical robots, always following directions explicitly, and always doing the right thing. Temptation and failings, challenges and adventure are meant to be a part of our human journey.
Why Did G-d Create Bullies?
He looks at me with such a wistful expression in his clear blue eyes. His young shoulders are sagging and he appears to be carrying the world's burdens.
Feminine Soul
Dear Mrs. Weisberg,
I enjoy your column and was deeply touched by the "bittersweet" simcha at the bris of your friend's Down Syndrome child that you wrote about several months ago.
Chesed In The Midwest
A few weeks ago, my family and I arrived in Cleveland on a Sunday afternoon.
Allergies!
My day begins as a perfectly sunny, breezy, late summer morning. But then we meet.
A Glimmer Of Contrasts
I've just read an autobiographical summary of R' Yisroel Meir Lau, former chief rabbi of Israel.
Life’s Detours
A few years ago, we were headed back home from a family vacation in the Laurentian Mountains.
