The Wisdom Daily is a digital magazine for readers who want to navigate their daily lives more meaningfully, using the lens of faith wisdom. We publish pieces that offer practical insight on life’s complexities, grounded in both ancient traditions and contemporary experience.
Our Purpose
The Wisdom Daily was founded in 2013 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield and Rabbi Irwin Kula and born from a simple idea: Faith wisdom shouldn’t be rare or reserved for those with insider knowledge or one-on-one access to spiritual teachers. It should be a public good—a resource that people can turn to when they’re seeking guidance in understanding their life in a new way.
Our articles speak to real life as it’s lived: the tensions of relationships, the challenges of raising children, the questions that emerge in moments of transition, the joys that surprise us, and the uncertainty of navigating our world today. Writers share personal stories, insights from ancient texts, and lessons drawn from psychology, sociology, literature, and culture. Each piece invites readers to pause and consider new ways to understand what they’re facing.
Our Distinct Approach
The Wisdom Daily is published by Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership. The Wisdom Daily is pluralistic by design, a place for anyone seeking wisdom, regardless of tradition or level of knowledge. We see ancient tradition as a guide to help us navigate the challenges of contemporary life. Our contributors come from a range of backgrounds and faith traditions. Many are clergy, educators, or spiritual thinkers; others are writers and creatives. Our contributors often draw from Jewish sources, yet their insights resonate across communities and beliefs. Our aim is not to win arguments or lay down rules, but to open doors through curiosity, empathy, and hope.
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Rabbi Julia Appel, Editor
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield, Co-Founder and Executive Editor
Rabbi Irwin Kula, Co-Founder
The Wisdom Daily Writers Circle:
Rabbi Rachael Bregman
Tehilah Eisenstadt
Dr. Yakir Englander
Rabbi Pamela Gottfried
Rev. Jill Harman
Rabbi Arielle Krule
Eliana Light
Rabbi Francine Roston
Rabbi Ezra Weinberg