Category: Community & Family
Self-awareness or self-centered? I was watching one of those reality competitions on television in which potential bakers were competing to become the best baking chef. In the episode, there was a young chef who failed an important...
In 1976, Steve Miller Band released a song called “Fly like an Eagle.” In the lyrics a phrase is repeated, “time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping into the future.” Our present culture has immersed...
FIGHT NEGATIVE MIND CHATTER An elephant will remain tied to a small stake in the ground with a chain and metal ankle bracelet. The elephant could easily pull up the stake. When he was...
TORCH was founded in 1998 and has since served thousands of Houstonians as an inclusive resource for learning and connection through its unique non-judgmental approach to Jewish education. By: Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Executive Director,...
Post traumatic stress has become a buzz word in the mental health industry for some time now. However, a resurgence of individuals diagnosed with this disorder has surfaced who are looking for hope and help. ...
The “teenage” idea is a relatively new concept. Only in the last 100 years or so has the term teenager even been somewhat comprehensible. That being said, our world is still at the forefront...
In the complex fast paced world we live in it becomes more and more difficult to find a resting place. Is there a safe place where everything else becomes secondary? We have become accustom...
Develop a culture of honor and respect TIP: Needs and feelings are the driving force behind a child’s behavior. Recognizing the need or feeling by the parent is the first step to building a culture...
Famed author and speaker, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin offers insights into elevating your everyday life. Love your neighbor as yourself meaning loving your wife as yourself.
What is the purpose of stress? How are we supposed to deal with stress? Rabbi Twerski presents a wonderful example from the growth of a lobster to understand how we are able to grow...
Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis discusses the concept of anger. Anger is like worshiping Idols. Why? When one worships an idol it has no reality and has no meaning but takes control of your life. For...
For centuries Jewish families have experienced the blessing of “Sabbath” and today millions across the globe are enjoying this time honored Jewish custom of Friday night dinner with the family. Of course non Jewish...