Last week, as I sat at home in Los Angeles and watched live footage of Jerusalem forests burning in what were described as the biggest fires in Israel’s history, my cortisol levels seemed to rise and ...

In a world that glorifies hustle and treats exhaustion like a badge of honor, we are collectively running on empty—and it shows. Chronic fatigue, insomnia, burnout, and sleep medication dependency ...

I am not feeling especially thankful this year. Like around three-quarters of American Jews, I am still reeling from the consequences of the election — not the outcome, exactly, but the dread of what ...

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will present “How Happiness Thinks: Unlocking Jewish Wisdom for a Joyful Life,” the institute’s six-session fall 2025 course beginning Nov. 2. Rabbi Levi Paltiel of ...

As we begin the new Torah cycle, let’s take a moment to contemplate the deeper purpose of Torah. Some may refer to the Torah as a history book; others may think of it as a book of law or a source of ...

Dating coach Devorah Kigel has bad news and good news for single Jewish women. First the bad news: There is no Mr. Perfect. You’ll never reform that irresistible “bad boy” who’s on track to break your ...