Even the best advice seems to fall short in this case as it’s ultimately impossible for anyone – our children or ourselves – to make sense of that which doesn't.

Shaul Amir, former Federation Israel Center Director and Shaliach, weighs in with his insights on recent events in Israel.

Americans will spend an average of $750 per person on gifts for family, friends and colleagues in this upcoming holiday season, an increase of 4 percent over 2011. Do the math.

Stan Kreis responds to the letter published in the Daily Camera.

Rabbi Goldfeder's updated point of view about Halloween.

The American Cancer Society is recruiting volunteers for a large-scale cancer prevention study. Learn how to be part of this.

More than ever, investors are pondering, "Am I destroying with my left hand what my right hand is trying to save?"

On seasons changing and adapting to the empty nest - a guest post.

Morah Yehudis Fishman illuminates this unusual twist of Jewish law.

The Jewish High Holidays are a time for reflection. An honest evaluation of one’s accomplishments and shortcomings becomes a starting point.

A guest post from an out-of-state college student.

The emotional component of philanthropy is the "secret sauce" of giving that enables philanthropists to achieve greater outcomes.

Stan Kreis riffs on Rabbi Soloway's Rosh Hashanah theme of understanding the "other" in our society.

But working with the Boulder JCC summer camps also suggested the theme for this back-to-work blog post. Read on to find out why.

"Kibbitz 'n Bits" - what do you think?

A report on life in Israel today for North American olim -- or at least on life for this one with Boulder and Denver roots.

Many nonprofit organizations have made innovative social enterprises part of their daily operations to help them achieve their missions. Learn more.

With more money and increased control and influence over how it is spent, more women than ever are making philanthropic investments to help address and solve the problems of our time.

Rabbi Marc Soloway shares a poignant story from Shavuot about the present meeting past as well as pointing to the future.

A guest opinion on leadership by Moshe Scheiner.