Your wife wants Shabbos guests but may collapse after. Torah’s Devarim shows free will’s role, G-d let spies scout despite risks. Vetoing her risks shalom bayit. Compromise: 4 guests, takeout. Empower her choice, honor her essence, and keep peace.

"Never again" have we been accustomed to say. For never again do we all wish and pray. Never should they humiliate us, Never should we be...

Most Jewish business owners are still stuck in sales mode, pushing harder, handling objections, and missing the point. The Yiddish theater knew better: move people, don’t sell to them. In this thoughtful piece, we explore how real showmanship, not salesmanship, transforms your brand, connects emotionally, and makes buying feel like belonging.

The real flex isn’t a Rolex or a raise—it’s a man whose family feels safe. A man who leads with truth, not ego. Who listens, holds space, and heals what generations ignored. That’s legacy. That’s leadership. That’s the real flex.

n Parshat Matot, we’re reminded that keeping our word isn’t just moral, it’s sacred. Moshe teaches that vows must be honored, but the Torah also offers mechanisms for release through wise counsel. From spiritual oaths to daily promises, integrity starts with speech. As Elan Javanfard writes, “Our words are the seeds of our actions… flourish into integrity.”

Shabbos closures aren’t a liability, they’re now a business advantage. Thanks to a groundbreaking federal designation, Orthodox-owned businesses can now access billions in contracts, grants, and support through the Minority Business Development Agency. It’s not about accommodation anymore, it’s about competitive differentiation.

Can a chassan and kallah with the same name get married? While not explicitly prohibited, several poskim caution against it, citing Rebbe Yehuda Hachassid and concerns of ayin hara and tznius. A practical solution: add a name 30 days before the wedding.

A Culver City reader wonders: is her sheitel empowering or overdone? Tallie answers with signature warmth and clarity, reminding us that great hair should feel like you, not a costume. Glam isn’t trying too hard, it’s trying on purpose.

“I’m done with chocolate!” she cries, hands in the air. But it’s not about chocolate. In Parshat Matot, the Torah teaches us to hear the heart behind the words. Her vow is a cry for support, not sugar control. Respond with presence, not logic: “I’m here. What’s on your mind?” That’s the path to real shalom bayit.

In her witty and whimsical poem, Sheina Gilbert brings Derech Eretz to the streets—literally—reminding us that manners and mindfulness belong even on the sidewalk. From scooters to sudden stops, she urges us to walk with intention, awareness, and a touch of grace.

When a young hospital social worker faced a life-and-death situation beyond her experience, she turned to quiet prayer. What happened next surprised everyone—especially the patient's seemingly secular wife, who believed that prayer saved her husband. A powerful reminder that spiritual light can shine when we least expect it.

After surviving captivity, loss, and trauma, Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen are choosing to build a life of faith together. From Rostov to Gaza, Woodmere to the Virgin Islands, their journey has captivated and uplifted Jews across the world, culminating in a heartfelt engagement that symbolizes healing, unity, and spiritual awakening.

Ramban teaches that the Torah’s travel log isn’t about geography—it’s about gratitude. Every stop in the desert is a reminder of Hashem’s kindness. In an age of Holocaust denial and October 7 conspiracy theories, remembering truth isn’t optional, it’s survival. As Tehillim says: “I shall not die, but live, and recount the deeds of Hashem.”

Emek’s 5th Grade girls wowed the crowd at their Tznius Fashion Show, proving that modesty is anything but boring. With stylish, Torah-true outfits and confident strides, these young stars showed that dignity and self-expression can go hand in hand. Even the moms hit the runway!

When Ilanit Zakowski’s phone sank to the bottom of a murky lake, she thought she was just losing a device. What she didn’t expect was what she’d find in its absence, clarity, presence, and a powerful reminder of what we’ve really lost. With Tisha B’Av around the corner, her story of momentary disconnection becomes a reflection on our national, spiritual disconnection, and a call to feel, remember, and return.

Shira’s golden years aren’t golden, they’re technicolor. Between cooking in a converted bathroom and dodging a Mets-themed guest toilet, she learns that life’s remodeling projects come with plenty of ping pong, prayer, and Pinky. Dream big, she says, just don’t let your husband pick the paint.

That question hits different when you’ve just dunked yourself in a freezing mountain spring, eaten smoked fish with Russian strangers, and heard Rabbi Nachman’s wisdom translated off a cigarette-pack-sized book in the Judean hills. In this hilarious, heartfelt travelogue, one new grandfather finds himself schlepping diapers, dodging side mirrors on Bat Ayin’s rocky roads, and diving headfirst, literally and spiritually, into the depths of Israeli wonder.

A musician playing in a New York bar pauses mid-show to ask for prayers and kindness after Israel strikes Iran. That night, he dreams of Rabbi Leibel Groner thanking him on behalf of the Rebbe. Days later, a woman emails, she lit Shabbos candles for the first time in 50 years because of his words. A spark in Poughkeepsie lit up the heavens.

“Every appointment feels like a tug-of-war between what I want and what they want to sell me,” writes one reader in Dear Wig Maker, a raw and relatable letter featured in Tallie’s new series, TNT by Tallie: The Wigs, The Woes, and the Woman Behind Them. From showroom tears to the search for a sheitel that honors both identity and mitzvah, this piece dives deep into the emotional realities of covering hair, and the stylists who actually listen.

Why is it always the woman reaching out for help while the man insists he’s “fine”? In this powerful piece, Yehudah Kamman explores the fear many men have around vulnerability, and how that fear stunts connection. True strength lies in emotional presence. When a man chooses to lead with honesty and heart, everything changes. This is the real inner work.