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Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. is a retired psychologist, best-selling author, international speaker, and a highly sought after cognitive behavioral coach whose actionable, valuable and practical work has been featured on Fox News, ABC-TV, NBC-TV, CBS-TV, The New York Times, and The Huffington Post. He has been teaching how Torah’s wisdom can lead to optimal living for many decades. You can follow him on Facebook and in other social media, where he has posted the #MantellDaily5 everyday for years.
His books, available on Amazon, include:
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*Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: P.S. It’s All Small Stuff
*The Link Is What You Think
*Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace (with Steve Albrecht)
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This isn’t about ignoring contradiction. It’s about becoming spacious enough inside to carry it. Where our minds seek resolution and certainty, our hearts—when open—can hold paradox without panic. It can live with tension without demanding it to dissolve. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Naso: Making Room in Your Heart for Opposites Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsIt’s a narrative of transition—from dependence to agency, from miracles to management. Within its verses unfold the full drama of collective life: the struggle for leadership and legitimacy, the fear and promise of scarcity and abundance, the frictions of war and fragile peacetimes. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Bamidbar: Navigating Fear with Faith Read More »
Antisemitism, Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsNechemta. A word of comfort, of peace, often heard as a sermon closes. But it’s more than a closing phrase—it’s a lifeline. And in a year marked by pain and tragedy, from growing antisemitism throughout the world, nechemta isn’t just welcomed—it’s needed. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parshiot Behar-Bechukotai: The Strength Within the Pain Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThere are moments in the Jewish calendar that feel as though they arrive right on time—not just in sync with the Torah cycle, but with the emotional and spiritual needs of the world. Parsha Emor feels like one of those moments. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parsha Emor: The Healing Power of Gentle Speech Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThere’s a common trap we all fall into – becoming so absorbed in our own lives that we lose sensitivity to the experiences of those around us. We stop hearing, stop seeing — not because we’re cruel, but because we’re too self-focused to notice. The Torah, with its eternal wisdom, confronts this human tendency head-on. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Parashiot Acherei-Kedoshim: Share the light of Torah Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsThis week’s Torah readings bring profound, overwhelming, and weighty lessons for living a healthier, more mindful, genuinely caring, and authentically considerate life. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parshiot Tazria-Metzora: Blueprint for Emotional Healing, Human Dignity Read More »
Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and FoodWhen people try to silence Jews who are fighting antisemitism, they aren’t protecting justice — they’re protecting hatred. We won’t be silent. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.]
Some Tips for Countering Antisemitism Read More »
Antisemitism, Michael Mantell, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsWhat disturbed Nadav and Avihu was not evil—it was their unchanneled passion. A desire to serve, but without the humility to follow the structure Hashem set. They acted, but they weren’t aligned. (Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.)
Parsha Shemini: Stillness that Elevates Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsShabbos HaGadol isn’t just another Shabbos—it’s the Shabbos heartbeat of Pesach’s sacredness, the spark that sets our redemption in motion. It’s called “the Great Shabbos” because it holds within it the power of Shabbos and Yom Tov of Pesach, blending them into something extraordinary. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Tzav: Tending to the Eternal Flame Within Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsWhen you’re face-to-face with antisemitism—or any brand of hate—the fury is real. It burns through your gut and shreds at your soul. Every instinct screams to scream back. To curse. To retaliate with the same venom that’s being hurled at you. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
When Hate is Aimed at Us, Let’s Not Respond in Kind Read More »
Antisemitism, Lifestyles, Michael Mantell, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsWith the opening words of this week’s Torah reading, Vayikra, we hear something profound: “And He called to Moshe, and Hashem spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying: Speak to the children of Israel and say to them: When a person from among you brings a korban to Hashem, from animals—from cattle or from the flock—you shall bring your offering.” [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Vayikra: Hashem’s Loving Call to Us Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsHillel teaches us “Do not separate yourself from the community.” Do we need the Blue Zones or the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to tell us about the importance of unity and connection? Hillel tells us further in Avos 2:5, “Do not trust in yourself until the day of your death.” He is suggesting that since we cannot trust ourselves, our synagogue, our community, is necessary for us to help sustain our spiritual stability. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parasha Pekudei: Be a Part of a Community for Your Health Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsWhat is the value of knowledge that is not transmitted and shared with others? If we look at this week’s parsha, Vayakhel, and follow the path of Betzalel, my father’s name zt’l, we may find an answer to that question. [Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D]
Parsha Vayakhel–Parah: Are you sharing your knowledge? Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined ContributorsBy Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D. EL CAJON, California — This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, provides us a powerful reflection on human nature, faith, and the psychological challenges we all face in our lives. The events surrounding the creation of the Golden Calf teach us about the consequences of our being impatient, inflexible and lacking
Parsha Ki Tissa: Bend or Break, Adapt to Advance Read More »
Jewish Religion, Michael Mantell, Staff and Bylined Contributors