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Where Does the Passover Story…
Every year at our Passover seder we ask four new questions.
Barbara Gurien
Aug 20, 2023
Barbara Gurien was working as an ultrasound technologist when she went on a date with a Jewish man who…
Rachel Hyman
Aug 07, 2023
Rachel Hyman was a fun-loving, happy, energetic child. The more active she was, the happier she was. She…
The Lord is My Shepherd
Jul 28, 2023
I remember going on a Shabbat drive with family through the beautiful countryside somewhere in the middle of…
Clifford Goldstein
Jul 07, 2023
Clifford Goldstein will tell you that his family tree is full of typewriters, pens, and books. His blood is…
Alan Reinach
Jun 23, 2023
Outwardly Alan Reinach appeared to be an unlikely candidate for God's kingdom, but in his heart he was…
God Experience - Alexander Bolotnikov
Jun 08, 2023
Just like Solomon, Alexander Bolotnikov asked God for wisdom & knowledge. He wanted to get a good…
Eli Cohen: The Mossad's Master Spy
Mar 17, 2023
Did you know that one of Israel’s greatest heroes went by the name of Kamel Amin Thaabet.
God Experience - Ralph Ringer
Feb 21, 2023
Ralph Ringer shares a very touching story about his daughter.
Lone Soldier Elan Bielski on Grandfather Zus Bielski
Feb 05, 2023
Watch the story of the one of the Bielski brothers who fought against the Nazi regime.
Judy Field Carr - Miss Judy
Jan 21, 2023
For thirty years, the Jews of Syria knew that in the free world was a mysterious woman, "Miss Judy" doing…
Three Vital Tests
Jan 02, 2023
It was Mother’s Day. Ruthie opened an email from a cherished friend whom she chose not to name.
Sweet Lessons in Sad Places
Dec 29, 2022
It was fall and as the weather was getting colder with potentially stressful events approaching, a relative…
Butchered Trees and Slaughtered Lives
Oct 23, 2022
In front of our house are three trees. One was on the left side, one on the right, and one in the middle. I'm…
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A Tale of Two Women
We often hear of the courageous deeds of Esther and her role in saving the Jewish people,…
Butterflies & Moths
Most moths are out and about at night, while butterflies are usually on the wing in the…
Intelligent Design or Random Chaos?
I think the fundamental issue of this controversy has become mired in stereotypes and…
Holocaust Survivor's Powerful Story
David Wisnia shares harrowing experience from the invasion of Poland and the Warsaw…
Gad Elbaz, Dudu Fisher Feat Saul Dreier - Change the World
Gad Elbaz, an Israeli Jewish singer who has recorded numerous well-known albums, and Dudu…
Parashat Chol Hamoed Pesach
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Doug Batchelor might be the richest caveman to have ever lived. His mother was a Jewish actress and his father was a Gentile…
Follow the Recipe
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Safe in Iraq
Arthur Branner personally recounted his call to Iraq to be chaplain of a battalion for one year.
Rehearsing for the Jewish High Holy Days
Some years ago I sang as the tenor lay cantor in a Reform Jewish temple. My then voice teacher was the choir director, and there were five…
Ben Blatt
en Blatt was a driver for a large company. He worked hard, delivered his packages on time, was friendly with the customers, and met all the…
Angels on Duty
Donna’s husband suddenly left his family without looking back.
Corrie Ten Boom
The Nazis arrested Corrie and the rest of the ten Boom family in Febuary 1944. Ten days after their arrest her father died. Among his last…
Is God's Law My Creed?
In the 1980’s Gerry was selling religious literature door to door.
What Ever Happened to Judy
Have you sometimes wondered what happened to friends that you grew up with? I have, we all have.
Good Hearing, Bad Speaking
You may have heard the saying, “some things are easier said than done.”
Broken Pasta Dreams and Restored Faith
One day I was in the mood for food (well many days I am in the mood for food), but I had something very specific in mind.
A Lawsuit with God
One of the most beautifully haunting pieces of cantorial music I have ever sung was called A lawsuit with God. An old pious Jew by the name…
T'shuvah
T'shuvah is the Hebrew word, for lack of a better term, meaning return. The Jewish writer Erich Fromm, who was also a practicing…
Great Bad Timing
I was rushing to go to work since I started driving later than I would have liked, but I knew I had to stop to get some gas eventually.
Bolster Your Memory
ne special evening many years ago a small group of family members began sharing memorized passages from their school days.
And They Lived Happily...
Author Richard Paul Evans has written many novels that carry the theme “and they lived happily ever after”.
Havdalah
I’ve written in a previous article about Reuben Caplin (Ruby), my voice teacher and choral conductor at the reform temple that I sang at…
The Bar Mitzvah Boys
Bobby and I were friends for as long as I can remember. We not only had a bond of close friendship, but we respected one another. Bobby had…
Rachmonis
Rachmonis (the Yiddish word for mercy and pity) I remember coming home from school many times and being very angry. Good thing my favorite…
Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld
Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld came into my life in the early 1960’s. He was then the senior rabbi at the Fairmount Temple in Beachwood, Ohio.
The Power of the Book
A few years ago, in the confusion of transferring multiple pieces of luggage from one plane to another, the preacher lost one very…
Meet Bat-El Gatterer, First Orthodox Jewish Female Olympian
Virtually meet Bat-El Gatterer, the first ever Orthodox Jewish Female Olympian in the history of the world and women's 2010 European…
Living the Mitzvah
When my wife and I moved to North Carolina from Florida, we gave up a good support system.
Magnus - Israel's Search and Rescue Expert
This video will introduce you to Yechiel “Hilik” Magnus, Israel’s top search and rescue expert who has spent the last 25+ years involved…
Belev Echad
Belev Echad (“One Heart” in Hebrew) is an organization that brings wounded Israeli Defense Force soldiers together with victims from…
Steven Grabiner
Steven Grabiner finally made it to Israel. The savings bonds that he received at his Bar Mitzvah had come to maturity and provided the fare…
Miracle in North Miami
I often hear people ask where the modern day miracles are.
Getting Annoyed with God
I was working on an important task on the computer that I needed to complete and then the electricity went out.
Joshua Sink
From as early as Joshua Sink could remember he had a passion for flying. While children typically change occupational dreams a dozen times,…
Bubbe’s Zalts
Bubbe’s Zalts (Yiddish for the word salt) On a scale of one to ten, my mother was a ten. Mama was my heart. My bubbe, however, was a ten…
Keep on Loving
“How did you and Duane manage to have such a loving and close family?” Kathy asked following the funeral service for Doris’s husband.
Billy Joel - Q&A: Your German Jewish Origins
Billy Joel has been open about his German Jewish roots, and even hosted a Q&A session at a concert in Nuremberg his to discuss roots with…
Louie, Louie!
I loved going to my aunt Lilly’s house when I was kid to play with my cousin Al. I also liked being with aunt Lilly. Next to my mother, she…
Bubbe Brocha
One of the greatest women to have ever come into my life as I was growing up was my great grandmother, Bertha Nehampkin. She would have an…
My Cousin the Medic
I knew my cousin the medic when I was a teenager. His American name was Lester, but his European name was Lazza.
Like as a Father
While we were conducting business in Earl’s office recently, prominently displayed on his desk was a picture of him and his wife in a…
The Kinsmen Cowboys
As I was growing up I’d always heard about the Lower East Side of New York City. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio.
East 105th Street
I grew up on East 105th Street, in Cleveland, Ohio. I went to Gracemont Elementary school. My mother would bring me a “snack” at recess…
My Mother's Honor
awoke late the morning that I write this, perhaps delayed by a vivid dream.
Lebanese Muslim Converts to Judaism
Born in a Shi’ite village in Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War, a war from 1975-1990 mainly involving internal and regional disputes…
Sophie Stillman
Most American college graduates choose to start families, launch careers, and settle down into “adulthood.” University of Minnesota-Twin…
Conquering the Monster of Fear
Years ago the picture on the front of a church bulletin depicted a lovely bird perched on the bough of a tree.
False Assurance
It was rainy weather for days but since the rain itself wasn’t very heavy I felt I could stay comfortable with just my umbrella, even if I…
New Beginnings
“Why don’t you like me?” questioned Lois’s house guest.
Trying to Fit
I have been very lucky in that there is a lot of flexibility regarding what I can wear to work.
God’s Care
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Factory Reset
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Masterpiece Cakeshop Conflict Redux
Those who imagined the Supreme Court decided in favor of Jack Phillips and his wedding cake business may have been drinking the Kool Aid if…
Snails and Spinach
When Dona was a young girl she was supposed to cook some spinach for her father because he had high blood pressure and wanted to eat a…
Leaving Your Tooth in a GreenTomato
My brother had tomato plants, but where we lived there was so much wildlife it was hard to get anything out of our gardening efforts. It…
Satan Popped the Watermelon
It was Friday and I was busy cleaning and getting ready for Sabbath as usual. I tossed out an empty bottle of water in the kitchen after…
Road Rage
I was on my way to meet someone in a place I had never been before. The home I was going to was so new even the GPS I got a few years…
Hidden Blessings
When my family moved we picked a house surrounded by some trees. The trees along one side of the house were pretty interesting.
Gloria
During my mission’s trip I began a journalism project at the children’s orphanage in Mexicali Mexico, which is also referred to as the…
Escape From Iran
A story of one Jewish man's escape from Iran.
Silly and Sick
When I was a little girl I loved all sorts of pets. I had pet potato-bugs, pet spiders, pet caterpillars, and pet ants.
Wheelchair Rockstar
She's an Israeli dancer, lawyer & activist.
Except for That
Since I was a child I was always seemed to be the sickest child out of my siblings. I got sick on many occasions and have been found to…
Silly George
My neighbor asked if I could watch her cats while she was away. One of her cats, George, had to be on a special diet for his health and had…
Unfaithfully Yours
Emily, my closest friend from high school was voted the one most likely to succeed at everything she did in life, but Emily wanted nothing…
The Overcomer
During the time that I spent with the children at the orphanage in Mexicali Mexico I was finishing my journalism project when I meet a very…
The Missing Yarmulke
Do not be afraid to stand for what you believe in. Never compromise your beliefs.
IDF Israeli Soldier Saves Palestinian Girl
A true story of Palestinian family that got hit by stone from Palestinian terrorist while driving.
Fighting Battles Where They Are, Not Where They Aren't
Conflict, inner turmoil, mental and emotional pain, we all experience it at one time or another in our lives. It's the price we pay for…
The Request
In embarrassment and shame I slowly approached the throne of the Holy One. I keenly felt the poison from sting of guilt working its way…
Dead Branches
I was trimming some roses. I noticed that for some reason many of the branches had died so I was removing them. As I become aware of how…
The Gratitude Attitude
My friend, Bill Schiebler, is a man who lives by our philosophy that you can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough…
Ctrl + Z
One of my favorite keyboard shortcuts is Ctrl + Z. It instantly deletes the last action you took. Put a wrong word in, hit Ctrl + Z, it’s…
Angry with the GPS
I was not having a good day. I didn’t feel very well, and I woke up around 4:00 in the morning to get to work on time, but despite giving…
A Soldier's Gift: An Amazing True Story
Our acts of kindness create ripple effects that impact the world in ways that we could never imagine.
Mekonen - Journey of an African Jew
Learn Mekonen's incredible and emotional life journey as he immigrates to Israel from an Ethiopian village after his father’s death.
A Zionist Muslim
It's rare to find a Zionist Muslim, rarer yet to see one speak publicly about his support of Israel.
My Rabbi
I really appreciate my Rabbi. I asked this man so many questions the mere fact he could tolerate it seemed to be a sign of a relationship…
Attacking the Wrong Thing
One summer I was mowing the yard with my mom and at some point I heard her yell “run!” I quickly abandoned the lawnmower and ran up the…
My Rabbi's Tie
I was searching for something to give my Rabbi and his wife. I loved them very much so I just wanted to give something. I found his wife a…
The Time I Hated God
That period of time may have lasted about a year or so, but the amount of time isn’t that important. What I really want to tell you is how…
Sick Logic and Biblical Wisdom
I was in a training class for a new job. One day the teacher mentioned that we had been exposed to strep throat because someone who was in…
Starving in Front of a Bowl of Kibble
My cat wasn’t satisfied to eat kibble out of his bowl that had been sitting there all day. He wanted to see me personally pour it out fresh…
Cruise Control
I am used to traveling pretty far distances for work but one thing I never really used while driving was cruise control. I knew it was…
I'd Rather Love a Love Bug Than Die
I decided to book a last minute flight to Florida. I knew my Rabbi had hosted a Sukkot retreat in Florida for some years but I didn’t live…
Dorchester
On February 3, 1943 a torpedo struck the S.S. Dorchester. Chaos reigned on board as the boat filled with water. Men rushed aroundin a…
Quiet Desperation
The writer and great thinker Thoreau wrote “most people lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.”…
My Effort
There are some things that we do that don't make as much sense as we think they do. One of those things caused me a lot of concerned and…
The Hiding Place
In November of 1972 my parents emigrated from Israel to the United States, several months prior to my birth in January of 1973. At the age…
Forgiveness
Three years ago, a friend said something to me that hurt very deeply. I was speechless. I could not believe she could say that and mean it.…
Dummies
As I look at my bookshelf . . . for the new generation, a bookshelf, usually made out of wood, a device to hold rectangular pieces of paper…
Uncle Louie's Santa Clause
Uncle Louie was loved by his nephews and nieces, by his friends, and everybody that knew him. He worked at different jobs at different…
Growing up with Mark
As I was growing up I couldn't remember when Mark wasn't a part of my life. We were in elementary school together, junior high, but we…
The Golden Retreiver
It was Sabbath and I was going to go on a walk with my mom after eating a wonderful lunch, but after going outside I decided the coat I had…
The Workman's Circle
When I was growing up in my Jewish world I would often hear about a Jewish organization called The Workmen's Circle. I thought that I'd…
Bad Egg
When I was little I really loved living things in general and liked to keep them as pets. I had pet spiders, caterpillars, potato bugs,…
Surges of Hope
As I write this, not only do I write it for you, but for me as well. This has been a particularly difficult week for me in many ways. Yet,…
Noah's Bubbe
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A Danish or Ice Cream?
Since I was a kid I loved Danish pastries, especially blueberry and prune, and I was always ecstatic about ice cream. If I had to choose…
Cream Cheese vs Peanut Butter
Since I was a kid I loved cream cheese. I also loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My mother could never understand how I could like…
Cyril Miller
Cyril Miller has seen God answer many prayers in his life. When Cyril was about 14 years old he contracted a staph infection from a scratch…
Phil and Joan
Phil Bova was enjoying his life to the fullest. In addition to his career as an entertainer for many years he was also a lay cantor for a…
Tanya
Tanya grew up in an Orthodox Jewish home in the Soviet Union. Her family's tea business was beginning to flourish when Stalin began his…
Rabbi Joe Kagan
Rabbi Joe Kagan had a beautiful tenor voice. At age 13 he sang at Carnegie Hall. He was very educated and became a rabbi. In addition to…
A Reason to Praise God
Why praise God? The same answer kept coming into my mind: praise God for the work that He has done, and is doing in your life. Our God is…
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Like as a Father
While we were conducting business in Earl’s office recently, prominently displayed on his desk was a picture of him and his wife in a…
Magnus - Israel's Search and Rescue Expert
This video will introduce you to Yechiel “Hilik” Magnus, Israel’s top search and rescue expert who has spent the last 25+ years involved…
My Mother's Honor
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Billy Joel has been open about his German Jewish roots, and even hosted a Q&A session at a concert in Nuremberg his to discuss roots with…
Conquering the Monster of Fear
Years ago the picture on the front of a church bulletin depicted a lovely bird perched on the bough of a tree.
Meet Bat-El Gatterer, First Orthodox Jewish Female Olympian
Virtually meet Bat-El Gatterer, the first ever Orthodox Jewish Female Olympian in the history of the world and women's 2010 European…
Leaving Your Tooth in a GreenTomato
My brother had tomato plants, but where we lived there was so much wildlife it was hard to get anything out of our gardening efforts. It…
False Assurance
It was rainy weather for days but since the rain itself wasn’t very heavy I felt I could stay comfortable with just my umbrella, even if I…
Road Rage
I was on my way to meet someone in a place I had never been before. The home I was going to was so new even the GPS I got a few years…
Masterpiece Cakeshop Conflict Redux
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Snails and Spinach
When Dona was a young girl she was supposed to cook some spinach for her father because he had high blood pressure and wanted to eat a…
Hidden Blessings
When my family moved we picked a house surrounded by some trees. The trees along one side of the house were pretty interesting.
New Beginnings
“Why don’t you like me?” questioned Lois’s house guest.
The Power of the Book
A few years ago, in the confusion of transferring multiple pieces of luggage from one plane to another, the preacher lost one very…
Escape From Iran
A story of one Jewish man's escape from Iran.
Getting Annoyed with God
I was working on an important task on the computer that I needed to complete and then the electricity went out.
Rachel Hyman
Rachel Hyman was a fun-loving, happy, energetic child. The more active she was, the happier she was. She looked at the world as a place…
Wheelchair Rockstar
She's an Israeli dancer, lawyer & activist.
Sophie Stillman
Most American college graduates choose to start families, launch careers, and settle down into “adulthood.” University of Minnesota-Twin…
Trying to Fit
I have been very lucky in that there is a lot of flexibility regarding what I can wear to work.
Factory Reset
Have you ever messed up your smartphone or computer so badly by adding or subtracting things that it couldn’t be fixed?
Silly and Sick
When I was a little girl I loved all sorts of pets. I had pet potato-bugs, pet spiders, pet caterpillars, and pet ants.
Unfaithfully Yours
Emily, my closest friend from high school was voted the one most likely to succeed at everything she did in life, but Emily wanted nothing…
The Overcomer
During the time that I spent with the children at the orphanage in Mexicali Mexico I was finishing my journalism project when I meet a very…
The Missing Yarmulke
Do not be afraid to stand for what you believe in. Never compromise your beliefs.
Except for That
Since I was a child I was always seemed to be the sickest child out of my siblings. I got sick on many occasions and have been found to…
IDF Israeli Soldier Saves Palestinian Girl
A true story of Palestinian family that got hit by stone from Palestinian terrorist while driving.
Gloria
During my mission’s trip I began a journalism project at the children’s orphanage in Mexicali Mexico, which is also referred to as the…
Lebanese Muslim Converts to Judaism
Born in a Shi’ite village in Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War, a war from 1975-1990 mainly involving internal and regional disputes…
Silly George
My neighbor asked if I could watch her cats while she was away. One of her cats, George, had to be on a special diet for his health and had…
