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A person at his most basic part is dust, but what gives him life is the spirit of Hashem. Without that- we are just dust. What gives us meaning is to find Him in this world of dust. That also means asking ourselves, what are we doing as parents, why are we parents and whereContinue reading “From Dust to…”

For parents with young kids realize that you will only get these years once. The effect they have on our children molds and shapes them for the rest of their life. How many times can we trace back memories of regret, low self-esteem only to regret them today? If we want our kids going inContinue reading “Getting Your Kids on Track”

Kids that are erupting and attacking their siblings, parents etc. are frustrated. If you want to change the problems in the home, stop trying to teach a lesson in the moment of stress but rather, go deeper and repair the connection. Children go through so much frustration from the minute they get up and it’sContinue reading “Aggression with Kids- A Cry for Reconnection”

Here is where my new author page is on Amazon! New publications will be put here on topics of Judaism, Self Improvement, Teaching and Parenting. Thanks for the support! amazon.com/author/davidperlow

My article was just posted on Aish.com talking about the release of my new book! Not A Lone Soldier. Check it out! https://www.aish.com/sp/so/Rosh-Hashanah-Jew.html?s=ss1

Hey everyone, thanks so much for tuning in. I’m so happy after many setbacks, I got this book out to Amazon for the public. It’s a hit, all about the experiences I went through as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces while growing in my path of Judaism. Check it out, it’s now availableContinue reading “Not A Lone Soldier”

There I was with 20 other young Jewish people who had never done Shabbat before. My first impression, and it’s what I remember till this day, is that I witnessed true peace and serenity in the home. The wife and husband were getting along and the children were so respectful to their parents. I feltContinue reading “Get into Shabbat”

One of the biggest mistakes a Dad can show their kids is that Judaism is controlling and limiting. Why the negativity? Instead try explaining it as a process and relationship that you build with God. That means screwing up sometimes and doing your best to improve. It’s about becoming more and more responsible. For soContinue reading “K n o w Y o u r R o o t s”

Life ain’t easy, and parenting is no joke. It’s tough and full of pain. Roi Klein of blessed memory was a special forces commando in Golani’s leading unit EGOZ. He had a saying “tough is good.” When it’s tough you know you are growing. Roi died giving his life for his fellow soldiers by mufflingContinue reading “Live Like a Hero”