Sara Esther Crispe
Sara Esther Crispe is a writer, motivational speaker, and life and relationships coach. She is the founder of LuminStory.org and co-director of Interinclusion, an educational non-profit celebrating the convergence between contemporary arts and sciences and timeless Jewish wisdom. She lives with her family in Danby, Vermont, where they run experiential Jewish retreats.
Articles by Sara Esther Crispe
Three Hasidic Insights to Improve Your Relationships
We all want love, but many of us struggle with it. Here are three insights from Hasidic philosophy that can help.
Love Lessons from Lecha Dodi
The mystical poem sung during Kabbalat Shabbat services is a model for our relationship with God -- and with each other.
Ashrei: The Connection Between Trust and Happiness
A curious feature of the poetry of this prayer hints at a key component of the quest for happiness.
Modeh Ani: It’s Not Just About Gratitude
The first prayer traditionally recited upon awakening in the morning is commonly translated as "I thank you," but that's not all it means.