Behind the New Door
Stuck in a rut? Nothing seems to be working for you? Now’s a great opportunity for you to see what else you’d be great at; you surely have gifts waiting to be discovered…
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Supermodel
Read Avichai's amazing journey of teshuvah from soldier in an elite Israeli Army unit to a highly paid men’s “supermodel" to a Belzer chassid.
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From Pain to Purpose: My Radical Transformation
When something happens in our life that renders us vulnerable and helpless, we are most likely to look deeply inside ourselves and make fundamental changes. This change is our own personal Exodus. Read David’s recent experience after a car accident. Don’t wait until you’re 50 to break free!
It’s a Wrap
How can a woman get to the point where she is willing to cover her hair? She faces such opposition from within and without. Read the true story of one woman’s amazing journey.
From Rose Bowl to Rashi
Read the beautiful story of the Murray's spiritual journey from being youth leaders in a Christian church to choosing Torah and Judaism. Read of their challenges, joys, and eventual fulfillment in becoming their true selves. [At end is a video clip interview with Rabbi Tovia Singer.]
Ditch Your Dreams
Sometimes, in order to fulfill your wildest dreams, you have to ditch some dreams that really weren’t meant for you along the way. Clearly, G-d knew better…
The Boy and the Noose
Life's challenges sometimes may make us think Hashem has abandoned us. Instead, we should recognize that they're a call from Above to return to our loving Father in Heaven…
How Shame Hurt My Emuna
The G-d I had known was exacting. The new G-d was forgiving... A true story of how a child filled with shame grows to an adult who is certain of Hashem's love.
The Coffee Date with G-d
I was born and raised as nice religious Jewish girl, but my belief in Hashem was superficial at best; then, I had my first encounter with Divine providence…
From the Pits
DG is doing time in a Texas prison for a violent crime. He found himself in a kill or be-killed situation, for it's not easy to be a Jewish boy in an environment like that…
Peeling Off the Veneer
Hashem gives us the time and space to see our mitzvot as a merits and not as a burden. He sees that we want to move forward, but we're having difficulties and doubts. Don't hide those difficulties and doubts behind a "religious" veneer.
My Burning Bush Moment
We ate matzot on Passover and bacon-lettuce-and-tomato sandwiches on Shabbat. Accentuating our similarities with general Santa Barbara society was our family's major objective...
Individuality
Individuality is a gift, not a liability. The more we can learn to accept it, the faster our shortcomings become opportunities and the darkness in our lives become light…
Let Go of Guilt
I felt contrite, worried, apprehensive, nervous, anxious, unclear, and unbalanced. I started to cry, pleading with Hashem to forgive me for turning on the light…
A Blessing in Disguise
She was a popular teenager with plenty of boys asked her out on dates. But, for some strange reason, something always came up to postpone the Friday night date…
The Gift of Lyme Disease – Part 2
I have seen amazing changes and positive developments in my life because of Lyme disease. Even more, I have seen God's perfect intervention in my life while I dealt with this illness.
The Gift of Lyme Disease – Part 1
I have seen amazing changes and positive developments in my life because of Lyme disease. Even more, I have seen God's perfect intervention in my life while I dealt with this illness.
Setting the Stage
Sometimes, our lowest points in life and our greatest setbacks are simply preparing the way for a new life of happiness, success and fulfillment...