One of the miracles of the Land of Israel lies in its rich, multifaceted, landscape. In this tiny strip of land, we can traverse coastal, desert, and mountain terrains and experience different climactic conditions every few kilometers. So, too, is the miracle of the people who populate this Land. We are as rich and varied in our cultures and practices as our land is in climate and terrain...

My daughter woke up in pain. Holding onto her ankle, she was twisting and turning, trying to find a comfortable position. I sat down next to her and rubbed her leg, soothing her with words that I hoped would help her get through the pain...“Shhh, my sweety, you’re just growing. Tomorrow, you’ll be a little bit bigger." Adults also experience growth pains.

Celebrated at the age of 12, when a young woman becomes responsible for her own actions and required in mitzvot. A serious event, marked with joy, a Jewish princess comes of age.

Steve Barkley was minding his own business. Cruising down the interstate near Campbell, CA, he was thoroughly enjoying himself.

The first time my daughter cried, I was so blown away that I almost forgot to do something about it. It was the most amazing thing on earth.

The secret I had failed to grasp is that just about every request is fueled by a desire for connection.

Dr. Max Garber, 84, of Detroit, Michigan is no fair weather friend. Neither the Gulf War in the winter of 1991 nor the intifada have deterred him from volunteering nine times in Israel.

Riga, once known as the Paris of the North, is home of the largest Jewish community in the Baltic States. Many of the art noveau buildings in the city, including the birth place of philosopher Sir Isaiah Berlin, were bulit by Mikhail Eizenstain, father of the legendary film director Sergey. Like in many other places in Europe, the impact of the Shoah is very present, but thanks to programs organized by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, also here a Jewish renaissance is visible.