While sitting on the floor listening to his son’s new toy, Rabbi Meister shares a parenting insight from Maimonides: rewards work better than fights. A little positive reinforcement can go a long way—and it might just save everyone a lot of stress (and therapy).

After saying goodbye to family at the airport, Rabbi Meister reflects on the power of Torah in shaping strong, healthy relationships. Through its timeless wisdom and practical guidance, the Torah helps us grow closer to family, friends, and community—one meaningful interaction at a time.

Rabbi Meister reflects on a Torah-based approach to parenting: don’t try to “break” a child’s habits or personality—work with them. By understanding who they are, we help them grow into the fullest version of themselves.

Watching a duckling hatch becomes a powerful metaphor for personal growth. Sometimes the struggles we face aren’t setbacks—they’re necessary challenges that build the strength we need for the future. What feels like cruelty might just be the kindness we didn’t recognize.

Even after receiving rabbinical ordination, this speaker keeps returning to yeshiva each week to learn more. Why? Because Torah learning never ends. Every generation is connected through teachers and students—all the way back to Moses—and there's always more wisdom to uncover.

Being a Jewish teacher isn’t just a job—it’s a link in a sacred chain. This reflection highlights the timeless privilege of passing down Jewish wisdom from generation to generation.

Jewish history is filled with ups and downs, but our purpose remains the same: be the best Jews we can be. Whether facing persecution or assimilation, we carry an ancient legacy forward—one mitzvah, one generation, and one choice at a time.

When Jews are attacked, it’s more than politics—it’s a reminder of deep-rooted hatred. In painful times, Judaism teaches that offering encouragement uplifts both the giver and the receiver. Even amidst grief, we find strength through unity, compassion, and faith.

When facing antisemitism, Judaism doesn’t ask “why?”—it asks “what now?” This post explores how Jews have historically processed hatred, and how modern responses—both spiritual and practical—can help strengthen identity, clarity, and resilience. Antisemitism may hurt, but it can also ignite deeper connection and commitment to being Jewish.

After a whirlwind trip to D.C. for the Free the Hostages rally, one educator returns exhausted—but deeply moved. This post shares how even in moments of fatigue, we can channel pain into purpose and ask one of the hardest questions: Why do they hate us?