One of the most important symbols of Judaism representing one’s cerebral and physical commitment to Judaism and Jewish practice is the tefillin. These leather boxes

The period of the Yamim Noraim, Days of Trepidation, ought to motivate us to think deeply about the choices we make. We are given the

I love summer camp, as do my children and grandchildren, both as campers and staff. That being said, camp has changed a lot since my

There are three major influences on a child’s religious growth and development—home, school and shul. What a child sees, learns and observes in these three

Experts in many fields related to education and child development have written about the importance of family experiences in the healthy growth and development of

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In an ideal world, Shabbos might start at 6 PM every week of the year. That would allow people to put in an almost full

On some level we all realize that our davening falls short of real prayer. This is not the forum to analyze the deficiencies of contemporary

How a person perceives himself and how a person is perceived by others carries a very strong emotional impact. Self-esteem can propel someone to great