Is Chanukah Becoming Too Commercialized?
I was invited to appear alongside Rabbi Shmuley Boteach on Fox News’ show, Spirited Debate, to discuss the commercialization of … Continue Reading
Grieving Loss Before a Death
I foolishly thought burying my almost 91-year old father would have been easier than what my siblings and I went … Continue Reading
When It Comes to Holiday Greetings, Assume the Best
Back in 2009, Gap released one of my favorite holiday commercials. It featured a group of happy, sweater-wearing, scarf-clad people … Continue Reading
Fear, ISIS and the American Way: A Refugee’s Reflections on 35 Years in the United States
Fear is an odd thing. A fearful instinct telegraphs an imminent danger to you, allowing you to be alert and … Continue Reading
How to Think Like a Billionaire, Even If You Aren’t a ‘Thousandaire’
By now, almost anyone with even the slightest interest in money, philanthropy, technology or plain old-fashioned celebrity, knows at least … Continue Reading
Fairness, Yoga and More: Must-Read Links
Every week on The Wisdom Daily, we bring you our favorite reads from sources around the web. Topics on this … Continue Reading
Holiday Light, College Kids and Generosity: Our Week in Wisdom
On the Wisdom Daily this week (Nov. 30-Dec. 4), we discussed generalizing too negatively about young adults, prioritizing your own … Continue Reading
After San Bernardino, Is Prayer the Wrong Response?
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: Outrage fueled a big “God Isn’t Fixing This” headline on the New … Continue Reading
Chanukah Wants You!
Do you find yourself longing for greater peace, and a bit more light, in what often feels like an increasingly … Continue Reading
Setting Expectations for Our Kids… and Ourselves
Can we expect “sexual purity” from our kids? Before defining that term, let alone answering the question, I should explain … Continue Reading