The Wisdom Daily

Some People Need to ‘Stay Weird’ to Stay Alive

March 3, 2015February 24, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

When I was 16, I tried to kill myself.” As one who lost a beloved relative to suicide almost exactly … Continue Reading

February 23, 2015February 23, 2015 by Rabbi Michael Bernstein

What does it mean to build a holy place around us? In Oslo, Norway, the true power of building a … Continue Reading

February 23, 2015February 20, 2015 by TWD

On The Wisdom Daily this week (February 16-20), we looked at an American hero’s morally ambiguous story, the debate about … Continue Reading

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

When something terrible happens to an individual, why do witnesses freeze up or choose inaction, especially when in a group? … Continue Reading

February 13, 2015February 12, 2015 by Rachel Barenblat

On Wednesday morning the world woke to the tragic news of the Chapel Hill, N.C., shooting of Deah Shaddy Barakat, … Continue Reading

January 29, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

I am writing this post from Israel, having spent five days visiting our daughter (who is living here for the … Continue Reading

June 30, 2015January 16, 2015 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Recently, a billboard in Harrison, Ark., has generated quite a bit of controversy. Funded by Thomas Robb, director of the … Continue Reading

January 15, 2015January 14, 2015 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Have you heard of pub churches? Craft beer, God, and community. Welcome to one of many new venues and ways … Continue Reading

January 7, 2015January 7, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

How best to keep yourself on the path to maximum success and happiness? Or, at the very least, avoid finding … Continue Reading

December 30, 2014December 23, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

I love the holiday season. Whether in the subway, on the streets, or even at airport security, people are gentler … Continue Reading