On the 7th yahrtzeit of Mendy Klein Z”L, we hold onto the wisdom he lived by: that real success means being there for people in their darkest moments—with no judgment, no agenda, just care.

Sometimes burying our head in the sand feels like the safest reaction. It can feel easier to set uncomfortable events aside rather than face them head on. Read about a mother’s process to help her kids get what they need in this week’s newsletter..

Escaping a bad situation is not always a guarantee that an easy one will replace it. Healing takes time and compassion and someone who has your back.

In every generation, they rise against us—not only externally, but internally. Today, the battles are quieter. More invisible. But just as real. Pain. Trauma. Addiction. Fear. This Pesach, let’s honor the legacy of our freedom by helping others find theirs.

Out of sight, out of mind? Not when it comes to parents and their children. Our kids never stop needing us even though the needs might change, or sometimes remain the same.

In the past seven weeks, 16 people in our community died by suicide. Another nine attempts were thankfully unsuccessful. That’s 25 people in crisis, 25 lives on the brink, and 16 who are no longer with us.

Addiction creeps in and permeates every corner. It seems like there’s no way out. But there are doorways that open to better places if you are willing to grasp the key. Read about one man’s battle to walk through the door in this week’s newsletter.

Purim is a time of true joy, connection, and celebration. It’s a day filled with costumes, mishloach manot, a festive seudah, and the retelling of the miracle of Purim.

When tragedy strikes, we often struggle with how to guide our children through their emotions. How much should we share? What language should we use? How do we balance Emunah with the need to acknowledge and process difficult feelings?

What does it take to break free from the pain of the past? The truth will out eventually, no matter how much we sometimes wish it would stay hidden. Read about one man’s determination to finally heal his wounds in this week’s newsletter

Sometimes our greatest demons come from within. And they can be the hardest ones to fight.

Once we leave childhood, we learn pretty quickly that life is not a fairy tale. But everyone deserves a happy ending. Read about one young man’s struggle to overcome challenges and discover a brighter future in this week’s newsletter.