A Sukkot Reflection about Relationships
By lovingwise2023
/ October 22, 2024
Sukkot is a holiday where we step out of our comfortable homes and into the fragility of a sukkah, embracing...
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Cheshbon HaRelationships
By lovingwise2023
/ October 1, 2024
*Cheshbon hanefesh*—an accounting of the soul—is a key practice during Elul, a time dedicated to self-reflection and spiritual growth. We...
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Using the Month of Elul to Strengthen Ourselves and Our Relationships
By lovingwise2023
/ September 25, 2024
Elul is a time of deep reflection, a spiritual opportunity to return to our best selves before Rosh Hashanah. Traditionally,...
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How Less Can Be More
By lovingwise2023
/ September 2, 2024
Picture this: You’ve just spent a fortune on reservations at the “perfect” venue. You’ve been battling on the phone all...
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Behind every returning soldier, there’s a story of resilience—and often, an untold struggle with intimacy and sexual health.
By lovingwise2023
/ August 20, 2024
The ongoing conflict in Israel has left many of our soldiers profoundly affected, not only by the physical and emotional...
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The Best You Can Be: A Relationship Lesson from Simone Biles
By lovingwise2023
/ August 14, 2024
(image credit: depositphotos) Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the need to be perfect in your relationship, constantly trying to...
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A Different Kind of Debate
By lovingwise2023
/ August 2, 2024
Following the recent presidential debate, I was struck by the nature of conflict presented on stage. As someone who frequently...
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The Fear of Leading Someone On
By lovingwise2023
/ July 26, 2024
The Fear of Leading Someone On Imagine you're dating someone new. You enjoy their company, but you're not sure if...
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Bashert: Embracing Destiny
By lovingwise2023
/ July 22, 2024
Bashert: Embracing Destiny In Jewish tradition, "bashert" refers to one's destined soulmate, the person meant to be their life partner....
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What is The Obsession With “Relationship Readiness”?
By lovingwise2023
/ June 17, 2024
What is The Obsession With “Relationship Readiness”? "Relationship Ready"—a phrase as rampant as it is elusive. From viral quizzes to...
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The Soldier’s Dilemma: Split Loyalties – Maintaining Relationships from the Front
By lovingwise2023
/ June 14, 2024
The Soldier’s Dilemma: Split Loyalties - Maintaining Relationships from the Front Getting that call up, receiving your Tzav 8 -...
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Does Love Really Conquer All? Navigating the Challenges of a Partner on the Front Lines
By lovingwise2023
/ June 14, 2024
Does Love Really Conquer All? Navigating the Challenges of a Partner on the Front Lines Pop culture loves to romanticize...
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Is your Relationship ready for Aliyah?
By lovingwise2023
/ May 31, 2024
Is your Relationship ready for Aliyah? So you’ve sold your toaster, enrolled the kids in school, donated a bunch of old books, arranged the lift...
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Navigating Grief
By lovingwise2023
/ May 30, 2024
Navigating Grief The loss of a fiancé or partner in war is an unimaginable heartbreak that changes you forever. When...
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Pride, Privileged and Petrified
By lovingwise2023
/ April 16, 2024
Proud, Privileged and Petrified In just two short weeks, my son begins his service with the Tzanchanim, and I'm caught...
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The Artichoke
By lovingwise2023
/ April 16, 2024
The other week, while sorting through the artichokes at Mishmor Ayalon farm, I started thinking about how peeling an artichoke...
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Reuniting with your children – A War Story
By lovingwise2023
/ February 23, 2024
Picture this - A father, who's been away at war, finally walks through the door, expecting open arms and laughter....
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Seeing beyond the scars
By lovingwise2023
/ February 23, 2024
I've had the profound honor of working with soldiers returning from combat. These brave individuals carry with them stories of...
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Anger and Resentment
By lovingwise2023
/ February 23, 2024
In the heart of Israel, amidst the ever-present echoes of conflict, there exists a world that often remains hidden from...
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When Survival Overrides Passion – The Complex Impact of War on Sex Drive
By lovingwise2023
/ January 19, 2024
When Survival Overrides Passion War's effects on a person's sexual desire can be complex and unique to each individual, shaped...
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