The Wisdom Daily

Beyond Bored: Entering the Soul of Creativity

October 23, 2015October 22, 2015 by Adam Lavitt

Recently, I introduced meditation to my high school spirituality class. I joined them, closing my eyes, peeking to see how … Continue Reading

October 12, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

October 12 is Columbus Day – a day to celebrate Christopher Columbus’ 1492 arrival in the Americas. The holiday has … Continue Reading

October 8, 2015October 8, 2015 by Matt Gewirtz

It’s almost like clockwork: “Rabbi, I’m scared to die. I’m not sure my life has meant enough.” It might sound … Continue Reading

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Rachel Barenblat

When I was the parent of a toddler, I learned that transitions are hard. Toddlers don’t have a clear sense … Continue Reading

September 29, 2015September 29, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

I have to admit, I’m a total sucker for images like this one captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. I … Continue Reading

September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 by Andrew Jacobs

We’ve lost the art of civil discourse. According to an annual “Civility in America” survey, more than 90% of us … Continue Reading

September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 by Matt Gewirtz

This season is supposed to be one of renewal. The transition from summer to fall brings a cooler breeze, a … Continue Reading

March 1, 2024September 9, 2015 by Rabbi Elan Babchuck

How does a football team whose defense is known as the Legion of Boom, and whose running back is wont … Continue Reading

September 9, 2015September 3, 2015 by Rachel Barenblat

When I was an MFA student at Bennington many years ago, I had a poetry mentor named Jason Shinder who … Continue Reading

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 by Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

MTV’s 2015 Video Music Awards was the most tweeted (non-Super Bowl) event since…wait for it…tracking ever began! Really? Even if … Continue Reading