These are difficult times, and Sam* is especially stressed. He is highly anxious, impulsive and suffers from learning disabilities and sensory and attentional problems. He

Why is there pain and suffering in the world? How can we understand a Halacha or Torah portion that seems to be incompatible with our

What’s everyone doing this summer? For most of us, the answer is still a big fat question mark; how upsetting is that? It’s a challenge

Since joining Facebook, I’ve signed into a few of its many groups. One of the most rewarding is People Who Went to Catskill Bungalow Colonies,

Many people in my neighborhood have welcomed dogs into their families this winter, during the weeks of quarantine. Whether for entertainment, companionship or having a

Step #6 Part 3 דרכיה דרכי נועם וכל נתיבותיה שלום “The ways of the Torah are ways of pleasantness, and all its pathways are peace.”

I miss working with my clients face to face. I miss the interaction with the client, helping them transport items to new “homes” other than

אלו דברים שאדם אוכל פירותיהם בעולם הזה והקרן קיימת לעולם הבא: ואלו הן, כיבוד אב ואם, וגמילות חסדים, והשכמת בית המדרש שחרית וערבית, והכנסת אורחים,

This cleaning marathon I’ve been on has me reacquainting myself with a wide variety of once hidden family treasures. It all started during the lockdown

Step #6 Part 2 דרכיה דרכי נועם וכל נתיבותיה שלום The ways of the Torah are ways of pleasantness and all its pathways are peace.

Last week we celebrated Passover in a new way. For the first time, we sat alone at the Seders due to social distancing policies imposed

Within the Jewish community, which includes numerous levels and nuances of observance, children are sometimes raised with the tacit understanding that their parents may eventually