The Japanese have a term, kenzoku, which translated literally means "family." The connotation suggests a bond between people who've made a similar commitment and who possibly therefore share a similar ...

“What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.” This quote is attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, who wrote extensively about the notion and importance of true friendship ...

This tale from midrash, the ancient rabbinical commentary on the Torah, is a sobering story of the true meaning of friendship. My source is Francine Klagsbrun’s book Voices of Wisdom. Here is my ...