compassion

A lesson from the life of King David

The Zaltz family welcomed a strange tenant into their lives. What happened next reveals the beauty and reward of true Jewish kindness.

A bar-mitzvah mix-up led to a teen’s selfless choice that, years later, saved his mother’s life.

How a son on the autism spectrum found belonging in Judaism — and what his journey teaches us about empathy, unity, and embracing differences

How everyday moments revealed the deep compassion, sensitivity, and holiness of a true Torah scholar

Upstairs lived an elderly widow. I didn't want to cause her trouble, but what choice did I have?

Rabbi Shmuel Salant’s story reminds us that showing mercy to others invites Hashem’s mercy into our lives.

Rabbi Aharon Taussig shares a personal story about the power of seeing each student as Hashem’s precious child.

A remarkable life of holiness, humility, secret generosity, and spiritual leadership

Two moving stories of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach's compassion and sensitivity toward others, even in the smallest moments.

How compassion, perspective, and unconditional love can transform our relationships.

One week. One desperate plea. One tzaddik's tearful prayer—and Hashem’s kindness shining through it all.

A question on Shabbat led to a powerful encounter with sincerity, compassion, and Jewish unity.

Stories of deep kindness, humility, and simple faith that reveal the heart of a true Jewish leader

The Rambam question was just a cover. This story reveals a Rabbi’s extraordinary care for others.

A moving story of a righteous doctor, a Rebbe’s promise and the power of pure intentions

What would you do if you found yourself in a public space witnessing a parent struggling with particularly challenging children? A viral post describes two possible approaches.

Theresa West, a mother of three from the U.S., had been stealing food to feed her hungry children until she got caught. But when the officers heard her story, everything changed for the better.

Even in the midst of a heart attack, he chose to stay and help others

Just as we rejoice at another person's celebration, we should share in their distress and thereby ease their pain