In what has to be the original biblical archetype for tragic love stories, Parshas Va’Yeitzei poignantly recounts how Yaakov escaped to...

In this week’s Parsha, we are introduced to one of the most famous sets of twins in world history, Eisav and Yaakov. The Pasuk (25:25)...

In the field of psychology, prayer is one of the most commonly cited connections between religion/spirituality and mental health. When...

In this week’s Parsha, we learn about what might as well be known as the “laugh heard around the world.” Three angels disguised as desert...

There exists a common misconception that therapy makes you feel better. Well, you might say, isn’t that the point of therapy? And yet, it...

In the immediate afterglow of Sukkos and Simchas Torah, following nearly a month of intense alone time with God, we find ourselves...

This week’s Parsha begins with an enigmatic statement. Following immediately on the heels of Moshe’s impassioned messages in Parshas...

In this week’s Parsha, Moshe continues his pump-up speech to the Jewish people, who are stationed on the shores of the Jordan River,...

It is far from coincidental that Parshas Nitzavim is read each year in the lead up to Rosh Hashana. Looking through the text of this...

This week’s Parsha discusses the laws of inheritance for a man who has married more than one wife. The psukim read as follows, “If a man...

The last few decades have seen a surge in one particular area of mental health and wellness known as mindfulness. Mindfulness has made...

This week’s Torah portion begins quite dauntingly with the following formidable warning, “See, I present before you today a blessing and...

Last week’s Parsha concluded with Moshe outlining what will happen when Klal Yisrael enter the Land of Israel and face the nations living...

The beginning of Parshas Va'eschanan features one of the most heartrending stories in the Torah. Moshe recounts for the Jewish people how...

In this week’s Parsha, Moshe begins recounting to Klal Yisrael the history of their sojourn in the desert including their ten sins and...

At the end of last week’s Parsha, the Midyanim sent women from their kingdom to seduce the Jewish men and cause them to sin in order that...

At the end of last week’s Parsha, the Midyanim sent women from their kingdom to seduce the Jewish men and cause them to sin in order that...

If you have ever played competitive sports, you’ll know about the power of visualization. As both a former player and coach, I know that...

The following dialogue likely sounds familiar to most of us. “Sweetie, please go wash your hands.” “Why, Mommy?” “Because it’s...

The nature of the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors has been the subject of much debate in psychology. The...