The Wisdom Daily

Why We Live Where We Live

October 27, 2015 by Min Kantrowitz

It’s hard to keep track of friends and relatives when they move around so much. My address book (when I … Continue Reading

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