If you lived in a town with no crime, no sicknesses, no strife or arguments, no poverty and nothing but happy citizens, young and old, you'd want it to stay that way and prevent any undesirable elements from entering your town. That was the secret of… [Read more...]

On Tisha B'Av, a person could be especially susceptible to headaches, extreme weakness, dehydration and hypoglycemia. That's when blood-sugar levels fall dangerously low. With a few precautions and proper preparation for the fast, we can avoid the dangers. Here's advice for a safe and healthy… [Read more...]

A Ukrainian villager had a pain in his hand. Three visits to the country doctor didn't help at all. He finally traveled to the big city and scheduled an appointment with the big professor... Enjoy this old Chassidic parable that explains Tisha B'av and exile in 3… [Read more...]