On Sukkot, we take a break from our normal lives to remember how Hashem sustained the Jewish People for forty years in the desert – a place so desolate that, according to the laws of nature, they shouldn’t have survived for more than a few days. Why do we dwell in the sukkah each year? What do the seven days of
Imagine the following scenario: One cool October afternoon, a religious man goes to visit his Torah observant therapist to discuss his many stressors. He is uneasy with his material lot, and feels the strain of keeping up with all of the proverbial Goldbergs in his life. It troubles him to see others in his community who live in larger, more
As a coach and professional development provider, I often find myself having some variation of the following conversation with an organization’s chief executive, HR director, or program coordinator. “Please make sure,” they say, “to include lots of practical examples for everyone in the room when you speak.” They explain their request as follows. “Oftentimes when we bring
In the past, we have written all about infographics (see here and here for example) and have even amassed a large collection of Jewish infographics (here and here)! Just in time for Rosh Hashanah, the fine folks over at NCSY Education have created a helpful new infographic called: Shofar Thoughts — 10 Ideas to Consider During Shofar Blowing. This infographic answers
Rabbi Yitzchak Feigenbaum is a noted educator and Menahel of the Toronto-based, Tiferes Bais Yaakov Toronto. Last year, he published a popular pamphlet to help teens of all ages find Vidui more relatable and meaningful. This year, Rabbi Feigenbaum has published a
One of the hardest times to find a taxi in busy downtown metropolitan areas, at least in the pre-Uber era, is when it’s raining. Studies conducted in London, NYC and elsewhere have shown that the meaningful uptick in rider demand during inclement weather is not matched by taxi availability. Soggy would-be riders are often forced to 
