As I stood on stage at the recent JSU Presidents Conference, launching the NCSY JSU digital media project Shalom Shalom to reach and engage Jewish teens globally, I kept...

FEAR! Even the word itself trembles with tension. Fear can have its purposes — it keeps a child from running into traffic or prevents us from reenacting “I’m the...

In the 1978 Superman movie (still the greatest Superman to date), Lois Lane falls from a helicopter and is caught midair by Superman. As he holds her, he reassures...

Stephen Hawking is famously credited with saying, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” If we cannot predict what lies ahead, then the key to success is the...

Most people begin a new role filled with excitement and ideas, eager to make an impact. They arrive at their first meeting, bursting to share insights on improving returns,...

As I witnessed UCLA student Eli Tsives speak out after being barred from classes by anti-Israel protesters, a stark contrast emerged between him and the protesters confronting him. Eli...

Pesach symbolizes the birth of the Jewish nation, our liberation, and the profound gifts bestowed upon us, including the Torah and the land of Israel. Yet, surprisingly, the narrative...

To speak candidly, my enthusiasm for donning costumes on Purim has never quite matched the spirit of the occasion. Yet, being the trooper I am, I’ve embraced the ritual...

Have you ever experienced the enchantment of the Magic Castle in Los Angeles? It’s an exclusive magic club accessible by invitation from a member. Several years ago, my wife...

In Rabbi Sack’s profound exploration of spirituality (Studies in Spirituality, p. 205-206), he reflects, “It took me two years to recover from the death of my father, of blessed...