As Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — approaches, Jewish people around the world will prepare to observe this significant occasion with prayers, repentance and gatherings. One of the most profound ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Japanese proverb of the day: Even skilled individuals make mistakes, as illustrated by the Japanese proverb 'Even monkeys ...

My daughter recently was promoted into a management role for the first time. Within days of assuming her new duties she called to vent about the problems she was facing. From scheduling to ...

In his book, “Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball,” former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle details 25 phrases he has used over the years — in other words, Hurdle-isms. He ...