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Beyond Yom Kippur: Making Change Last
On Yom Kippur, we resolve to change our behavior and abandon our sins—azivat hachet. We stand before Hashem firm and resolute and ardently tell ourselves that we’ve turned a page. We’ve left our sins behind, and we’re determined not to repeat them again. We’re committed. We leave neilah with our heads held high, feeling like…
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Letting Go of Control
What if I lose my job? What if the stock market plunges? What if one of my family members becomes ill? Sound familiar? Many of us go through life asking ourselves questions we have no control over…
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The Spiritual Impact of Anger: Reflections from Orchot Tzadikim
In the vast majority of cases, anger is a negative trait…
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Is Jealousy Always an Undesirable Trait?
Is jealousy inherently negative? At first glance, it seems so, especially when we’re encouraged to be content with what we have and in our life circumstances…
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Humility, the Opposite of Arrogance
Part 2: Humility on a Practical LevelHow do we rid ourselves of arrogance and accustom ourselves to an existence of humility?
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Cultivating Calmness: Lessons from our Matriarchs
Work. School. Community. Home. Life is busy. There is no doubt about it. We live in a world where most of us women wear different hats, take on many roles, and divide our time between family, friends, and various responsibilities.