The Eternal Bond of Three Childhood Friends from the Soviet Union
True friendships and authentic connections can be life changing. But these invaluable bonds were particularly scarce during my early years in the former Soviet Union.
One Big Jewish ‘Mishpucha’
How a Newborn Was Embraced by Unconditional Love Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” (Psalms 133) In my
What I Learned From Chabad Families Around the World
Before the global pandemic struck, my husband and I were fortunate to travel to many different parts of the world. We made sure to stop
Tisha B’Av – The Saddest Day of the Year
Tisha B’Av FAST starts on Saturday, July 17, 2021 (8:27 pm Philadelphia time) – ends Sunday, July 18 (8:58 pm Philadelphia time) For exact times of
The Lesson of the Lost Pictures
I often reflect about the day I stood before the Lubavitcher Rebbe. I like to close my eyes and try to remember every detail; the colors,
I Chose Shabbat Over a Rocket Launch
I thrive on predictable outcomes. I steer my life away from unforeseen outcomes. But one day, an unexpected opportunity helped me to see my life