Genesis, the Book of

In this week’s parshah, we meet our forefather, Abraham. From his earliest age, he was a lone man fighting against the pervasive values, teaching a belief in G‑d and a moral life. No sooner was this mighty one weaned, than his mind began to seek and wonde...

The other day, my husband and I had a visitor. He was loud and boisterous, making inappropriate jokes. He made his presence felt in an unpleasant way. Even though I was trying not to judge, my impression of this individual was not positive. In the back of...

How do rainbows work, and how do you get to be one?

There’s always a first time, but that can be kinda scary. Especially with a new device like a Parshafier.

We scratch because it feels good. At least in the moment. And it is a relief. But the pain always returns, for the itch comes back begging for more, and the cycle continues . . .

I was raised with the idea that needing others meant you were weak. So I learned how to be strongly independent, fiercely guarding and fighting for what I needed and wanted in life. And then I met my husband . . .

There’s only one way to transform the ugliest, nastiest, darkest gunk of this world: by letting it make you stronger. That’s when you’ve ripped off its mask . . .

What do you do when one of your characters keeps smashing your icons?

When a hurricane approaches, it doesn’t matter how much money you have or how big your house is, it matters how many batteries and flashlights and non-perishable food are in your closets. A hurricane is a great equalizer . . .

Miri gets a hi-tech lesson on “How Do Prayers Work?” We’re still waiting for the app.