Women and Wisdom
A series of classes for women examines the reasons for various Jewish customs and rituals.
View ArticleModesty and Borders
The Jewish idea of <i>tzniut</i> (modesty) isn’t just about the way we dress. How does maintaining appropriate personal boundaries help to preserve intimacy?
View ArticleThe Joy of Shabbat
Discovering the pleasures of immersing ourselves into a complete 25-hour Shabbat experience.
View ArticlePrayer Book Blues
What’s the point of praying from a prayerbook? Why do we pray in Hebrew? Is it better to pray in <i>shul</i>? How to infuse your prayers with real emotion and meaning.
View ArticleDo I Have to Be Happy?
How important is it to be happy? The chassidic secret for feeling joy and gratitude no matter what is going on in life.
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of a Grudge
It says that G‑d forgives those who forgive others. What does the Torah teach us about how to get rid of resentments, and start forgiving those who have hurt us?
View ArticleTrue Beauty
Judaism does not vilify physical beauty, nor does it glorify it for its own sake. Torah teaches us the true value of beauty and its appropriate place in our lives.
View ArticleInner Strength
Deep down, every Jew possesses the spiritual strength to overcome the trials and tribulations of life. But how do we access this ability?
View ArticleHow to Have a Great Marriage
What are the key elements to maintaining a strong and loving bond with your spouse?
View ArticleWomen and Prayer
In this series, Goldie Plotkin explores the meaning of the prayers step by step, and their personal relevance in our day-to-day life.
View ArticleJust One Deed
Using personal stories, Goldie Plotkin illustrates the special example Jewish mothers set to positively impress our kids through what may seem as very small steps.
View ArticleThe Why's of Our Ways
A deeper understanding and exploration of Jewish customs and traditions and how they have forged us into a more kind and compassionate nation.
View ArticleEsther: The Courage of One Woman
The story of Esther is hidden and obscure, which teaches us how to live with a constant awareness that G-d is guiding us.
View ArticleRachel's Story: The Ultimate Mother
The Jewish mother is endeared for her qualities of compassion, selflessness and devotion. What is it about our matriarch Rachel that exemplifies even more of these character traits?
View ArticleMake it or Break It
The important role women play in either building or destroying their homes, from the wives of Korach and On ben Peleth, to stories of today's contemporary women.
View ArticleMiriam: Valuing Every Child
Nowadays, when birth rates are so low and times are so hard, we can learn from Miriam the great value of bringing more children into our world and how to find a positive attitude in any circumstances.
View ArticleRivka: Working Together in Unison
What is the meaning of the name Rikvah? Why did she need to grow up in such an deceitful environment? And how did this contribute to her essential purpose in life?
View ArticleThe Five Love Languages
Discover the five key ingredients for a healthy and happy marriage. Rabbi Avraham and Mrs. Goldie Plotkin draw on the Torah’s timeless wisdom and their decades of experience in marriage counseling to...
View ArticleWomen and Prayer
In this series, Goldie Plotkin explores the meaning of the prayers step by step, and their personal relevance in our day-to-day life.
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