All Articles ByShira Dabush

When money is tight and holiday expenses feel overwhelming, Jewish wisdom offers a path of responsibility, bitachon, gratitude, and knowing when to ask for help

From converts and teenagers to skeptics and people angry at God, Rabbi Elchanan Shoff has learned that answering people often begins with hearing what lies beneath their questions.

His jet was hit, his parachute failed, and he landed injured deep inside Iran. The remarkable story of a U.S. airman’s nearly 50-hour fight for survival.

He has already broken the same world record twice. Now, carnivorous plant expert Jeremiah Harris has done it again with an unusually enormous Venus flytrap.

An experienced swimmer was enjoying her morning swim in Lake Tahoe when an otter suddenly grabbed her leg. The terrifying attack left her needing 38 stitches.

Learn how couples can navigate family expectations, communicate their needs, and make decisions without damaging their relationship

White mold on houseplant soil is surprisingly common. Find out what causes it, whether it can harm your plant, and the simple watering trick that can help prevent it.

From freezer organization to meal prep and setting the table, these 50 clever shortcuts can make holiday hosting easier and far less stressful.

Unable to speak or read from the Torah, 13-year-old Mendy Cooper celebrated his bar mitzvah with a Torah scroll written in his honor and delivered his message using his eyes, offering a powerful lesson about belonging and the value of every Jew

Discover five common phrases that create distance, anger, and defensiveness, and healthier ways to express what you really feel

Pots, salads, desserts, and groceries can quickly take over the fridge. These simple organization tricks can help you make room before the holiday rush begins.

The secret to fluffy challah often comes down to a few surprisingly small details. Here’s what to do from the moment you mix the dough until it cools.

At just 21, Kyle Carpenter made a split-second decision to protect a fellow Marine. He survived against extraordinary odds and began a years-long journey back to life.

Rosh Hashanah cooking doesn’t have to mean one exhausting day in the kitchen. Here’s how to spread out the work and make holiday prep easier.

Moisture, poor airflow, and overcrowded shelves can leave freshly washed clothes smelling musty. Discover simple habits that can keep your closet and clothing fresh.

Long hours at a desk can leave you feeling stiff and tired. Try these five easy exercises to break up prolonged sitting and keep your body moving.

Get paid to sleep, smell perfumes, or hack computers? Discover five unusual professions that can pay far more than you might expect.

Ever spotted a face in a cloud, car, or electrical outlet? Discover pareidolia, the fascinating reason our brains find faces in everyday objects.

Juicy summer fruit and a simple citrus, honey, and mint dressing come together in this refreshing end-of-summer fruit salad.

From edible silk coatings to smart packaging and antimicrobial yeast, scientists are developing surprising new ways to keep food fresh and reduce waste.