How Rosh Hashana teaches us how to prioritize both short-term happiness and long term satisfaction to build a life worth living.

Explore radical acceptance and Bitachon to understand how DBT and Jewish faith can help you face painful realities without adding suffering.

Grief is a common human experience that everyone goes through. The mourning practices of the 3 weeks teach us how to do it in a healthy way.

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For many, Sefirat HaOmer brings a noticeable shift. The rhythm of daily life softens as music is set aside, celebrations are limited, and some of the external sources of joy and stimulation become quieter. If you’re someone who turns to music, social gatherings, or exciting activities to regulate your emotions, this period can feel especially pronounced. We all develop ways to navigate stress, sadness, boredom, and overwhelm. Music, in particular, is a powerful regulator. It

And just like that, Pesach is only one short day away. Between the cleaning, list-making, shopping, and cooking, the question of what Nissan is really about may have slipped into the back of your mind. Like every time in the Jewish year, there are different themes that we can tap into to help us connect to that time. When the month of Nissan comes around, it is a z’man cheiruseinu , a time of freedom. I don’t know about you, but this year especially, I have been struggling to

I wanted to share a short blog post that I’m hoping feels relevant, with Pesach just days away (eek). We talk a lot about the anxiety, stress, and dysregulation that so many of us as Jewish women experience as we get ready for Pesach cooking, cleaning, shopping, watching our kids, running to the bomb shelter (for those in Israel), and then doing it all over again. It’s hard work, and every hour we don’t “lose it,” for lack of better terminology, is a win. And then comes Yom T

There is something about not knowing that can feel almost unbearable. For many people, uncertainty is not just uncomfortable. It feels threatening. Their mind starts racing, trying to predict what will happen next. A person's body tightens. Sleep gets lighter. Thoughts get louder. “What if this goes wrong?” “What if I can’t handle it?” “What if this feeling never ends?” Anxiety thrives on that space between now and what comes next. It tells us that if we just thinkharder, pla

As I sat down Saturday night, it suddenly dawned on me that next week is Rosh Chodesh Adar. Since I was little I’ve heard, mi shenichnas Adar marbim b’simcha , that when the month of Adar comes around, we should increase our happiness. I don’t know about you, but this has always felt a little daunting to me. How should I increase my happiness? What if I’m just not feeling it? What does happiness even mean? I was looking for concrete actions that I could do to raise my happin

What are cognitive distortions? Cognitive distortions are unhelpful or irrational thought patterns that alter how we see both the world and ourselves. Holding onto these patterns reinforces unhelpful thinking and can contribute to anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. One of these thought patterns is called all or nothing thinking . This is the tendency to see things as one way or the other – “ if I mess up, I am a failure .” “ I lost my temper, therefore I am an angry pe

As the days grow shorter and the cold builds up, many people notice a shift in their mood, energy, and motivation. The winter months can feel heavy. There is less sunlight, and a change in routines, which can lead to withdrawal from the cold weather, and what is commonly referred to as the “winter blues.” For some, this may show up as low mood or fatigue. Our nervous systems are deeply influenced by light, circadian rhythm, and connection. When those are reduced, it makes sen

As the month winds down, many people expect to feel refreshed and ready to dive back into everyday life. But instead, it’s common to feel tired, scattered, or emotionally flat. After weeks of seudos, family gatherings, and spiritual focus, it takes time to find your balance again. Many expect to feel uplifted and renewed once the Yomim Tovim end, but often, what follows isn’t inspiration; it’s exhaustion. If you’re feeling drained, unmotivated, or irritable after Rosh Hashana

With Chagim around the corner, we often find ourselves as preoccupied with meals and recipes as we are with repentance. From...

As we walk through the streets during this time of year, a sound carries through the air. You don’t have to be inside a shul to hear it....

Have you ever experienced guilt for failing to feel? If you’re Jewish, the answer is likely, “yes.” For me this experience comes up...

Today is Rosh Chodesh Elul. As I type those words onto my laptop screen, I notice a flood of familiar emotions washing over me. I feel anxious, worried, and pressured, and at the same time, a sense of renewal and excitement. I'm working on allowing myself to feel these emotions with a sense of acceptance. In the past, the pressure to do teshuvah was often overwhelming to me. Because of that, I would push away the thoughts telling me to sit down and reevaluate what I wanted to

There are moments when everything just feels too heavy, not because of one big thing, but because of everything. The way it piles up. The...

The weeks following Shavuos can feel unstructured. We’ve just experienced the intensity and inspiration of Matan Torah and then, nothing....

We’re taught that each Yom Tov is not merely a celebration or remembrance of the past — it’s a time when the spiritual energy of the original event is renewed and made accessible once again. Take Chanukah, for example. We don’t just remember the miracle of the oil or the victory in battle; we’re invited to tap into gratitude to Hashem and become a source of light in the darkness. On Pesach, that same principle applies. It’s not simply about retelling the story of Yetzias Mitz

You know that feeling when you want two things that seem to contradict each other? When you're pulled in two directions at once? Maybe you feel proud of how far you’ve come - and still overwhelmed by how far you have to go. Maybe you love your child with your whole heart - and still find yourself frustrated or worn thin. Maybe you laugh at a joke through tears - because part of you is still hurting. That space — that messy, beautiful in-between where emotions don’t line up ne