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In my opinion, the U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world. It is also one of the few remaining countries where citizens are free to live without too much government intervention (though this has changed tremendously over the past hundred years). However, there are many people who…...

Healthcare costs are rising in many countries. Yet the current market for healthcare doesn't necessarily deliver. Nearly 20 percent of GDP is spent on healthcare- which is more than twice the average of other developed countries. Many of the developed countries today offer some form of socialized healthcare. With the…...

Summer has now officially ended for me, as we started school yesterday. Fortunately, I was able to spend a few days away with my family in Ocean City, MD. The beach is one of the best places to go for a vacation as it provides a chance to relax and…...

As we approach the end of the Hebrew month of Elul and begin the month of Tishrei with Rosh Hashanah this evening, I've been thinking a lot about how small actions can create ripple effects that influence others. Very recently, someone did something that was extremely petty and malicious. This…...

This past week I had the opportunity to attend a Brit Milah (circumcision). This special ceremony occurs when a baby boy is eight days old. It is filled with lots of emotion for the baby's relatives and lots of joy. Many mothers are filled with such emotion that they have…...

This past Shabbat, we read Parashat Lech Lecha in synagogue. The Parasha begins with Hashem blessing Avram (his name will change to Avraham) stating that he will make him a great nation, bless him, make his name great, and he will be blessing. What made Avraham so special that he…...

I love America, I think it's one of the greatest countries in the world. Throughout my lifetime, I've seen a decline in the principles and values that used to make this country special. It used to be that people came here in poverty and with effort and work, they could…...

Growing up, I believed what most people believed that a woman's cycle was 28 days and ovulation usually occurred around Day 14. I even thought this to be true as a young adult in my 20's, until after I got married. All that changed when a friend of mine introduced…...

Now that Thanksgiving is over, most of us get sucked into the sales for the upcoming holidays. Many people struggle with how to manage their finances, though some end up going into debt. One of my favorite books about finances is The Richest Man in Babylon. I like how the…...

Several years ago I learned about the power of positive thinking. It's a huge focus for anyone interested in pursuing goals. One area in particular that I've learned the importance of positive thinking is in childbirth. Our mindset plays a role in how our bodies respond to the birthing process.…...