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Reflections on Rabbi Wagner on His Third Yahrtzeit

Monday, 17 Iyar 5786, marks the third Yahrtzeit of my rosh yeshiva and personal mashpia – Harav Michoel Akiva Gershon a”h Wagner. I would like to share a deep understanding that I had a few years ago, which really changed the way I view myself as an educator.

‘We Became Sisters’: Three JNet Chavrusos Share Their Stories

From weekly phone calls to life-changing bonds, three JNet "couples" open up about how learning together led to lasting friendship,..

What Are We Teaching Them?

“But I have a gigantic report to do for tomorrow. My teacher also said that she will take no excuses..

Guide Them to Yeshiva – They Will Thank You Later

As summer approaches, guide members of your community toward yeshiva. It is truly life-changing and allows them to take ownership..

‘Artificial’ Intelligence: Why Our Minds Wander When the Machine Speaks

It happens almost instantaneously. You’re three sentences into an article—perhaps a summary of a sichah or a guide to chinuch—and..

Is ‘Emotion Code’ a Jewish Way to Heal?

People are recommending Emotion Code as a way to deal with anxiety, pain, and emotional struggle. But before we start..

‘War of Independence was a Miracle and Missed Opportunity’

A firsthand account from mashpia Rabbi Avraham Meizlish AH of the events of 5 Iyar 5708 - witnessed as a..

Chassidus Is Not Your Therapy

Every few years, a new modality comes along. It has its proponents and its detractors. The proponents say it's needed...

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Good Idea, Bad Timing

Commemorating the Holocaust was the subject of much debate in the years that followed it. The Rebbe had a unique..

Breathwork: What the Real Problem Is

You start hearing it in conversations, you see it mentioned in articles—breathwork, trauma, emotion code. At first, I didn’t think..

There Are 4 Sons, But Only One Father

When it comes to the Seder, every child is taught about asking their father the 4 questions. Occasionally, there is..

The Rebbe’s Role in Building the Department of Education

Education and Sharing Day is a good moment to return to an essay that argued that the Rebbe's vision is..

The Whole Picture: The Rebbe’s Extraordinary Balance

In a landmark address, the Tolna Rebbe, Harav Yitzchok Menachem Weinberg, paints a picture of the Rebbe's incredible greatness, highlighting..

Do you ‘Dayeinu’?

A detail in this week's parsha and a beautiful vort on the Hagaddah offer a transformational message on how to..

Aren’t the Eruv Proponents Discrediting Themselves?

Several weeks ago, Anash.org published Rabbi Daniel Osher Kleinman's findings regarding the so‑called “Brooklyn Eruv.” Instead of substantive rebuttals, proponents..