The Lesson On Prudence I Gave My Daughter. And The One She Gave Me Back
A driving lesson help both a father and a daughter to understand the value of prudence—and how it can be applied to everyday life.
Andrew Jacobs
How I Learned To Embrace Hope For The New Year
How a recently deceased student and his mother helped me let go of the pain of 2016 and embrace the hope for the future.
What’s Left After We’re Gone? Our DNA
On average, most people are “forgotten” 3 generations after they pass away. The question, then, is how we still affect the world afterwards. The answer: DNA.
The Uneasy Balance Of Holiness
Rabbi Andrew Jacobs wrestles with his emotions after finding out a woman has decided not to have an abortion because of a piece of his writing she had read.
The Healing Power Of A Son
My son scares me: not because of anything he does, but because of what I feel is lacking within me. But as our relationship develops, that fear has also turned into healing.
How Vacation Affected My Soul
Come with me to North Carolina, on my vacation, where I learned a few things I’d love to share with you.
The Joy And Heartbreak Of Being A Sports Fan
How can people, children especially, learn about loyalty and humility when sports stars are becoming more and more independent, and less and less tied to their teams?
A Parent’s Letter To The Presidential Candidates About Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying has gotten out of control, and our presidential candidates are uniquely placed to make a true difference in what has become a norm in our culture.
