compassion

As the new school year begins, many students face bullying and social exclusion. Avinoam Harash, a teacher and educator, shared a moving post on the subject.

A lesson in sensitivity from 'just a regular Jew'

The Torah's recipe for harmony in the workplace

A tale of profound sacrifice and devotion that changed Jewish history

You don't want them to think you're prying, but why aren't you worried that they'll think you don't care?

When a broken smile led to a broken home, Rabbi Pincus offered more than sagely advice

A life-changing encounter taught a young student how powerful genuine care and kindness can be.

The following story illustrates the immense power of just a single word.

How a Jew's kind words to a dangerous robber turned both of their lives around

A gentle guide and resolute leader, Rabbi Shteinman taught that true strength lies in restraint and kindness

How two Torah scholars went to great lengths to avoid embarrassing others, even at great personal cost.

How Rabbi Ben Zion Abba Shaul turned a boy’s sadness into unforgettable joy

Explore heartwarming stories of the late Rabbi Gavriel Toledano, who faced his struggles with courage and immense kindness.

A lesson from the life of King David

The Zaltz family welcomed a strange tenant into their lives. What happened next reveals the beauty and reward of true Jewish kindness.

A bar-mitzvah mix-up led to a teen’s selfless choice that, years later, saved his mother’s life.

How a son on the autism spectrum found belonging in Judaism — and what his journey teaches us about empathy, unity, and embracing differences

How everyday moments revealed the deep compassion, sensitivity, and holiness of a true Torah scholar

Upstairs lived an elderly widow. I didn't want to cause her trouble, but what choice did I have?

Rabbi Shmuel Salant’s story reminds us that showing mercy to others invites Hashem’s mercy into our lives.