Don’t Run Away
June 5, 2020
I consider myself an Aliyah “cheerleader and motivator” which means that I encourage Aliyah from a positive and optimistic perspective. I have always advocated the
How Have You Changed?
April 13, 2020
During these days of the Corona challenge, everyone is focused on what needs to be done now; masks, gloves, social distancing, washing hands etc… but
The Year of the Tourist
January 4, 2018
According to the Chinese zodiac, the year of 2017 was known as “The Year of the Rooster”. Since that one sentence is the total extent
The World is Waiting for Us
October 21, 2017
This is the week that started it all. Avraham Avinu is chosen by Hashem to become the father of the Jewish nation. He will be
The Modern Day Egypt
January 22, 2017
The beautiful thing about learning the parsha with different commentaries is that many of these great Rabbis ask a simple question that flip things upside
Do YOU Stand for the National Anthem?
September 19, 2016
NFL star Colin Kaepernick made lots of headlines recently when he declared that he would not stand during the singing of the national anthem. His
Gain Weight Easily in 4 Weeks – Here’s How
August 30, 2016
Before you think that there was a typographical error in the name of this article, please understand that there was no mistake at all. I
A Different Way to Cry During the Three Weeks
August 1, 2016
I want to state loud and clear – in the opening sentence of this article – that I do not cry over the loss of
Jewish New year’s Resolution’s – PART 2
September 16, 2015
In last week’s paper I discussed the need for your Jewish soul to light on fire! This year needs to see every Yid’s neshama excited
These Numbers Should Change Your Life
April 17, 2015
Does the number 23,320 mean anything to you? How about 4,958 or 553 or 116 or 52? Do these numbers even ring a bell? They
A Letter Read in Auschwitz
April 14, 2015
In commemoration of Yom Ha’Shoah, I thought it best to let you read the letter I wrote to my 16 year old who recently visited
Why I Will Be Keeping TWO Seders
March 30, 2015
This Pesach will be a historic event for me. It will mark the first time in 25 years that I will be attending a SECOND
What to Daven For
September 21, 2014
We all have our lists of what to daven for. Everyone will be focused this Rosh Ha’Shanah on their personal needs which undoubtedly include refuah,
A Light unto the Nations
September 16, 2014
We have all heard the term “A light unto the nations” but what does it really mean? And furthermore, in the present world of billions
Don’t Cancel Your Trip to Israel!
July 14, 2014
Everyone is talking about the amazing miracles that Hashem has – and continues – to perform for the Jews in Israel during this recent war.
Tragedy Brings Unity
June 24, 2014
Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we fight like dogs and cats until tragedy strikes? Why does it take the kidnapping of
Why Are So Many Children Getting Sick?
February 1, 2014
The 19 year old son of one of my closest friends suffered cardiac arrest a week ago and tragically passed away 4 days later. My
Stop Blaming John Kerry
December 7, 2013
Lately, many people have been forwarding me angry emails that they sent to newspapers, magazines and blogs regarding Secretary of State John Kerry. All of
The Prayer You Must Say
September 8, 2013
As Yom Kippur approaches, we all concentrate on our personal lives. We have personal Teshuva to do and many personal requests that we would like
Mazal Tov on the Royal Baby!
August 13, 2013
I am so excited that the royal baby has been born. Seriously, this is not a joke. What a “Simcha” that a baby has been
Don’t Just Hear – Make Sure You LISTEN!!
August 13, 2004
The central part of the dovinning on Shabbat is when we take the Torah out of the Ark and read its holy, sacred and timeless
All Articles by Shmuel Sackett Founder and Director of Am Yisrael Chai