Ralph Waldo Emerson, a significant American thinker, is portrayed as a challenging and thought-provoking figure in James Marcus' new biography.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, defended his pledge to cut aid to Israel, stating that his outspokenness is similar to how Israelis express themselves.

In this four-part series on American literature, the author explores what it means to be American through the works of Hawthorne, Emerson, Melville, and Dickinson.

The article discusses the concept of social justice in biblical terms and distinguishes it from modern ideologies like socialism.

Bonnie Glick, Deputy Administrator at USAID, emphasizes self-reliance as the pinnacle of tzedakah.

In "The Blessings of a B Minus," psychologist Wendy Mogel advises parents to delay conversations about college with their teens until 11th grade and focus on building trust in God (bitachon) and self-reliance instead of solely on academic achievements.

The author recalls the tragic suicide of their mother on Mother's Day in 1972, and the subsequent emotional journey of avoidance and self-reliance that followed, causing them to suppress their grief for decades.