Don’t Get Smashed on Purim
by Emuna BravermanGetting rip-roaring drunk misses the whole point of Purim.
How Can I Give Advice?
by Emuna BravermanWith too many variables and unknowns, how do I know what’s right for you, your husband or your child?
Playing the Martyr
by Emuna BravermanI’ve been violating every marriage and parenting principle I know.
Telling Kids What to Do
by Emuna BravermanAre parents afraid to teach their young kids values and proper behavior in a clear, unambiguous manner?
Words and Marriage
by Emuna BravermanWhat you say and how you say it make a huge difference, especially in marriage.
Shine Your Light
by Emuna BravermanEvery person has their unique light to bring forth to the world.
The $1 Million Hollywood Bar Mitzvah
by Emuna BravermanWhat is driving this kind of insane indulgence?
Speech-less
by Emuna BravermanWe seem to be living in a world of increasing indifference and selfishness.
Validated by Facebook
by Emuna BravermanI was shocked to discover how much I care about what people say about me on Facebook.
Rude or Misunderstood?
by Emuna BravermanThe stranger who yelled at my husband and the perils of misjudging others.
Sukkot: Elevating the Physical
by Emuna BravermanHow to inject meaning and purpose in your holiday while shopping and cooking.
Tackling My Anxiety this New Year
by Emuna BravermanThis Rosh Hashanah, I’m working on overcoming my worry and genuinely trusting the Almighty.
Show Up and Show You Care
by Emuna BravermanDon’t sell yourself short. Going to that wedding or shiva house does make a real difference.
Spiritual Boot Camp
by Emuna BravermanGod, my son’s Israeli commander and preparing for Rosh Hashanah.
My Boring Bucket List
by Emuna BravermanIf it’s not going to appear on my tombstone, it’s not going to appear on my bucket list.
Expensive Wine, Poor Parenting
by Emuna BravermanTaken out for dinner by friends, what would you do if your child ordered a very expensive bottle of wine?
Petty Thieves
by Emuna BravermanEating at a restaurant of staying at a hotel does not entitle us to take their bathroom fixtures.
Opening Your Eyes to Awe
by Emuna BravermanHolding on to our sense of curiosity and awe, because it opens our minds and links us to the Almighty.
God Save the Queen
by Emuna BravermanMy recent trip to London gave me a glimmer of understanding of what the monarchy means.
Jews Take Care of Each Other
by Emuna BravermanA recent Shabbos experience in Europe reminded how privileged it is to be a part of the Jewish nation.
Food Obsession
by Emuna BravermanIt’s hard to imagine that it was once considered undignified to talk about food. Maybe we are missing something.
Preventing the Next Heart Attack
by Emuna BravermanEmbracing the uncomfortable realization that we are never fully in control.
Tell Me I Matter
Whether it’s who I know, what I know or what I’ve accomplished – just tell me I matter.
Divorced Couples Need Our Empathy
by Emuna BravermanWith all its inherent pain, most couples do not treat divorce cavalierly.
Our Children are Watching
by Emuna BravermanWhat are we teaching our kids when parents are screaming and cursing during a soccer match?
You Give, You Will Care
by Emuna BravermanIf we will really invest, we will come to care – about anything.
Dreaming of Anatevka
by Emuna BravermanI don’t long for the days of pogroms and poverty. But I do miss not having all my kids and grandkids living nearby.
Preparing Early for Passover
by Emuna BravermanIf ever there were a time for zeal and over-preparation, Passover is it.
Is There Such a Thing as Me Time?
by Emuna BravermanThere are people in need at every place, at any time, and we can’t ignore them.
Learning from Uber
by Emuna BravermanThree timely lessons about kindness, taught by Uber drivers (really).
Woman on the Verge
by Emuna BravermanWe may not be able to control our instinctive response but we can prevent it from coming to fruition.
Losing Purim in All the Hamantashen
by Emuna BravermanThere is a point where we are too busy trying out the Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel hamantashen that we forget the purpose of the holiday.
Raccoons and Construction Workers
by Emuna BravermanThere is always something or someone over my head.
Inciting Hatred in France?
The controversial trial of Georges Bensoussan sheds light on a vicious sub-culture of anti-Semitism in France.
Esther Chana’s Fabulous “I-Beat-Cancer” Ice Climb
Faith, optimism and the love of a community join forces to help a woman fight a near-fatal diagnosis.
Am Yisrael Chai: A Stunning Music Video
The story of Jewish perseverance like you’ve never seen it before.
Hidden Figures: Jewish Refugees Fighting for Civil Rights
Many Jewish academics who fled Nazi Europe mentored African American students in the United States.
One Kidney, Three Lives
One woman’s selfless act of donating her kidney has unforeseen reverberations.
How Hamentaschen Brought Me Back to Judaism
Growing up in an inter-faith family, I knew nothing about Judaism. All that changed with Hamentaschen and a website.
Queen Esther: Five Lessons in Personal Transformation
Queen Esther shows us how to overcome our obstacles and move forward, despite our fears.
Neurosurgery for My Newborn
I was unprepared for the emotional upheaval we were about to experience.
3 Ways to Help Your Child Deal with a Stressful Situation
How to help your kids bounce back after going through a nerve-wracking experience.
10 Questions to Find Out if You're Dating Jewishly
Because how we date is just as important as who we date.
Mental Illness and Dating
It’s not easy telling someone you have a mental illness, but your greatest fears may be your ultimate strength.
The Big Lie: The Muslims, Jerusalem and Archaeology, Part 1
The Arab onslaught to erase the Jewish people's historical connection with the Temple Mount.
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Queen Esther Finds Her Voice
Queen Esther’s transformation from a passive, quiet young lady to an active, courageous heroine.
Why is Purim the Holiest Day of the Year?
An eye-opening, in-depth look at the meaning of this often misunderstood holiday.
The Benefits of Wearing a Kippah
I could easily envision an insurance company running an advertisement on a kippah with the slogan, "We've Got You Covered"
Message from ISIS’s Jewish Prisoner
Steven Sotloff last message: your second life begins when you realize you only have one.