Health and Wellness

Mi Shebeirach - Prayer for Healing

These comforting words can be said on behalf of those who are ill. Whether friends or loved ones are struggling with physical, emotional or spiritual challenges, this prayer speaks to our desire for their healing.

Tears of Happiness, Tears of Grief

Kate Bigam Kaput

I remember the first time I cried tears of joy. I was a teenager, home alone, when the phone rang: A donor had been found, and my younger cousin Joe would soon be getting a new liver.

Finding Strength and Support in My Community

Michele Holtz

I remember when I was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I was shocked and upset, depressed and crying - but in a way, I was also relieved. There was a name for what I was feeling, for what I was doing.

Depression is a part of the disorder, and I was