Hanna Perlberger

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Dec 30, 2024, 7:44 PM

The Moral Obligation to Act in a Crisis

The Bystander Effect: A Dark Reality The horrors of Kitty Genovese’s tragic fate have long haunted the collective consciousness of urban dwellers. Attacked in a New York City neighborhood in 1964, Kitty’s screams as she was being stabbed to death...

Dec 12, 2024, 10:59 PM

Navigating the Holidays as a Newly Divorced Single

Understanding the Challenges The period following a divorce decree can be one of profound emotional upheaval, especially during the holidays, which are often filled with expectations of joy and celebration. This time can intensify feelings of loss, loneliness, and sadness...

Nov 27, 2024, 6:39 PM

Misinterpretation of Sanctuary: A Growing Concern

To fully understand the current sanctuary city movement in the United States, it is essential to acknowledge its historical roots, which many people forget trace back to the 1980s. The sanctuary movement emerged as a response to the wars...

Oct 29, 2024, 7:10 PM

The Fine Line of Misperception

In an era characterized by heightened sensitivity to imagery and symbolism, even the most benign design choices can spark controversy. Recently, Bath & Body Works found itself embroiled in criticism over a seasonal candle designed to evoke winter vibes....

Oct 1, 2024, 7:26 PM

A Conviction Amidst Vacancy: Netanyahu’s Address to the Unhearing Room

A Solitary Plea for Peace On October 27, 2024, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a poignant address to the United Nations. His audience was conspicuously absent; the room sat filled with empty chairs, a profound symbol of rejection of...

Aug 3, 2018, 10:37 AM

Sorry — No One Hates by Accident

If you’ve never “googled” yourself, you might be surprised with what comes up. I was working on maybe the hundredth iteration of my website, and after recycling the same two professional headshots for the past 10 years, I wondered whether...

Jul 8, 2017, 12:20 AM

3 Ways to Transform Curses into Blessings

“Love covers up all iniquity.” -Proverbs 10:1 From a Curse to a Blessing “How goodly are thy tents O Jacob, thy dwellings, O Israel.” “Ma tovu ohalecha Yaakov mishk’notecha Yisroel.” This verse, which is this week’s Torah portion, Balak, is said upon...

Jan 2, 2015, 7:49 AM

It’s All Good – Really!

Today is my 56th birthday. Last year, on the occasion of that blessed milestone birthday, my husband threw a surprise Kiddush for me at our synagogue – a very lavish Kiddush. As I looked at the spread, and the...

Nov 21, 2014, 11:39 PM

Uncharacteristically, I was finishing my weekly blog early in the week when dawn broke on Tuesday with the news of horror. My thoughts, my words, the ideas I had put on paper, no longer seemed appropriate. So then I wrote...

Oct 24, 2014, 9:38 AM

Criticism or Compassion – Which Will Move You Forward?

I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted and bloated from the equivalent of about two Thanksgiving meals a day for weeks on end. That’s the Jewish holidays for you – starting with Rosh Hashanah and ending with...

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About Me

Hanna Perlberger is an attorney, author, and coach specializing in helping people reclaim their strength, rediscover their joy, and rebuild their future after divorce. Her articles have appeared in numerous Jewish publications, and Hanna's book, "A Year of Sacred Moments: The Soul Seeker's Guide to Inspired Living," (available on Amazon) blends Torah with positive psychology and coaching. Visit her websites at www.BounceBackFromDivorce.com. and www.ShalomBayitProject.com