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Is the “Pursuit of Happiness” a Jewish Concept?
The phrase “pursuit of happiness” is often associated with the American Declaration of Independence and modern Western ideals, but is it a concept that aligns with Jewish thought? While contemporary society might define happiness as a state of emotional fulfillment or material comfort in the here and now, Jewish tradition presents a nuanced and deeply…
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Witchcraft: Reality or Fallacy?
Far from Shakespeare’s “hubble, bubble, toil and trouble”, women and witchcraft is a complex area…
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A Torah’s Outlook on Livelihood
“Six days of the week you shall labor.” The Torah commands us to work, to toil for the six days of the week leading up to Shabbos. Productivity and fulfillment are lauded as true Jewish principles. Yet, when we find ourselves straddling the tightrope named parnasa, we enter a world full of doubts, questions and
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On the Biblical Origins and Effectiveness of Shidduchim
Shidduchim are an age-old tradition with very real biblical sources…
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Fulfillment vs Motherhood: Should Women Pursue Any Kind of Career?
Sometimes, we are tempted to enter a field because it is just the typical, easy route to go, even if the work is not meaningful to us. I looked around at my friends and family, so many talented young women who pursued jobs meaningful to them. Here are three working women who each chose a
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Is Eating Healthy a Mitzvah?
Healthy eating is trendy and encompasses much of the daily social media platforms. Our generation is dealing with the most access and abundance than all prior generations…
