In our formative years, different people stuck all types of labels on us. Even worse, they stuck the labels on a bottle and put us inside. As children, we subconsciously thought that our parents, teachers, and peers knew what they were talking about. They most likely did… [Read more...]

The best peaches in the USA come from Georgia; the best apples come from Washington State. Each type of fruit tree has a preferred climate where it thrives best. Great wines come from California and upstate New York, from Italy, Spain and France. Yet, there's one place on earth where the vines… [Read more...]

What determines whether life is heaven on earth or jungle? How do we create a livable environment? It all depends on how we live our… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman reveals the template of Jewish history in this allegorical tale of treachery and innocence. In every generation our enemies rise up against us, but the Holy One rescues us from their… [Read more...]

The Creator has already packed our backpacks for us. He has given us the tools we each need for our journey in life and to reach our individual destinations. Our job is to become acquainted with those tools, refine and cultivate them, and utilize them… [Read more...]

Menachem Herman and I got together for an evening of song and inspiration in Netanya last night. As a soul correction of our past, we’ve taken quite a few melodies and uplifted them with an emuna slant and lyrics. This is one of our favorites, which we originally did in 2008, when the UN and… [Read more...]

Gratitude is one of the most vital character traits a person could have. It's the key to happiness and to success in every type of relationship. This week's Torah portion, Va'era, teaches an important lesson in life that we must all… [Read more...]

To keep the fish in our aquarium happy and healthy, we must follow specific guidelines, otherwise the fish will suffer. Are we any less important that the… [Read more...]

Rebbe Nachman’s short fable, "The Horse and the Pump," tells about a simple yet greedy villager who didn't believe in the forces of the dark side. These demons, the evil-spirit agents of the Evil Inclination, decided to have some fun with… [Read more...]

Don't be afraid to ask yourself some serious questions in life that most people avoid. This is a necessary step in finding ourselves, choosing the right goal and living a life of fulfillment and… [Read more...]

Of all the melodies I’ve had the privilege of composing, this is my favorite. It came into my head (and heart) during personal prayer in a quiet Ashdod park one late Friday night. The next morning, during Shabbat services, it seemed a perfect fit for the “Etz Chaim” prayer after… [Read more...]

Don't lose heart because your trousers or skirt are too tight after the holidays and New Year partying. There's no need to persecute yourself because you gained weight. That's counter-productive and simply ups your stress level. Added stress makes losing weight all the more difficult. Help is… [Read more...]