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Aging and Retirement

We Are Not Monkeys!

The difference between observant and secular Jews is very apparent when you look at the relationship between parents and children. Aging parents can easily be seen as a “burden” and “behind the times”. The Torah approach can be seen from Yosef’s attention to his father Yaakov... 

Growing Old Gracefully

We're older now and have adult children. Perhaps they look at us as as old-fashioned, not with-it, and unable to keep up with the pace of life and the latest technology. How do we interpret this? What is our role now?

Going Home

There are seven other seniors in the van, all members of the local center for the memory-impaired. I am the escort who makes sure everyone arrives home safely…

A Few Steps Ahead

Hashem is indeed looking out for us during these times of uncertainty and upheaval. Read the true story of how a retiree managed during a severe national downturn...

Breslev Kids

Quirky Turkey

In a world where people often throw away their identities, Quirky Turkey reminds us all that we don't have to be turkeys to be good people; we have to be who we really are...

Eden’s Garden

Eden is a very talented and extremely special young lady of eleven who not only listens to emuna CDs but speaks to Hashem every day in sincere personal prayer...

Children and Education

We Are Not Monkeys!

The difference between observant and secular Jews is very apparent when you look at the relationship between parents and children. Aging parents can easily be seen as a “burden” and “behind the times”. The Torah approach can be seen from Yosef’s attention to his father Yaakov... 

Chanukah – Wisdom versus Torah

Shouldn’t progress in science, education, and equal rights promote a peaceful and harmonious society? Yet, we often see just the opposite! The Kalever Rebbe explains the advantage and beauty of Torah wisdom over secular wisdom. 

A Worthy Investment

In Jewish education and outreach, every effort matters, and you cannot imagine the profound everlasting impact these efforts can have on generations! May this idea encourage parents, teachers, and those who invest in Jewish education and outreach. 

Business Advice

Many believe that Torah study will not provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a livelihood. So logically, they need to minimize the amount of time for Torah study and pursue secular subjects. The Kalever Rebbe shows how wrong this thinking is...