The philosopher Maimonides explains that if someone asks you for forgiveness, you should be open to their heartfelt apology. But this isn’t always realistic.

When taken with someone special, appreciate the commute.

In a world that often tells us to care less in order to hurt less, Judaism offers another path: never care less.

The 9th of Av is an annual reminder to look inward and ask if any hatred has taken root within our hearts.

Our constant battle is teetering from low to high, high to low, and back to high again.

Our tradition not only teaches to have confidence in the children we are raising but to also trust ourselves, our ever-evolving characters.

No matter if we assign ourselves the title of leader, we each lead in some respect, whether it’s leading as a parent, a supervisor, a friend, or a member of our neighborhoods.

How could we possibly keep going without taking the time to appreciate God’s beauty?

Simply, but sensitively asking, “What is it that you need,” may be one of the greatest acts of love we can perform.

We are meant to be learners. Our values guide our path, and our curious, thoughtful questions lead to a greater understanding of who we are meant to become.