I'm sitting in a cafe here in Israel, drinking an afuk. Ancient trees surround me. A cat wanders through the courtyard. She seems like a regular. A man and woman have a conversation in English at the table near me. It sounds like an interview. She asks him if he's always wanted to be a … Continue reading Stay strong just a bit longer. I’m here with you, always.
This week I began the journey of researching and writing about the Jewish women of Israel's First Aliyah, and I feel a stirring within me—a calling from my predecessorss—as I navigate my own struggles here as a Jewish woman after making Aliyah a-year-and-a-half ago. The "First Aliyah" includes the approximately 30,000 Jewish people who returned … Continue reading Israel’s First-Aliyah Women: A Jewish Journey of Faith and Resilience
As a Jewish woman in Israel, especially now during the time of Purim, I work to strengthen my faith—remembering that G-d lovingly orchestrates all aspect of our lives. In a world that often feels random and chaotic, I anchor myself in the trust that Hashem is lovingly guiding every single moment of my existence. Though … Continue reading Purim Salvation
I’m a Jewess, and I made Aliyah. As much as I choose to focus on the good, I also acknowledge that it’s really hard. Advocating for my children, and acclimating to this totally new life—it’s a deeply challenging and rewarding investment. We may feel confused, distracted, overwhelmed, or deeply sad. Maybe more irritable and tense, … Continue reading We don’t have to suffer alone.
I took a trip to Jerusalem today with my daughter. We visited the Kotel and Kever David. Trains, buses, prayers, tears, laughter, the shuk, meeting new people… it was a special day and I’m feeling grateful. I prayed for my family and friends, as well as those being held against their will. Please, G-d, bring … Continue reading Please, G-d, bring freedom to the captive.
Here we are at the Kotel, my daughter and I.She just arrived last month and is in the process of making Aliyah.Nineteen months ago we (her parents and siblings) made Aliyah. But she wasn’t ready.Oct. 7 changed that.Slowly, we are all returning, as promised.I plan to go again soon to the Kotel, G-d willing. And … Continue reading She’s Here!
✨Harnessing the Power of Words: Elevating Your Brand's Voice in Challenging Times ✨ While making Aliyah to Israel 15 months ago hasn’t been simple, I am deeply motivated to continue doing meaningful work here—through prayer and utilizing my skills. In the words of Tehillim (Psalms) 45:1, "My heart is stirred by a noble theme as … Continue reading The Power of Storytelling in Business
The current situation, combined with the winter rains, makes it harder to keep moving forward with strength and positivity. In prayer, I find some comfort. And I try to use the resilience tools that I teach my children and others. But sometimes I think the pain is meant to just be felt. So I let … Continue reading The Lord is my shelter… He will instruct His angels on your behalf
Shalom, from Zichron Yaakov'Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.'Tehillim 34:19I continue to pray for the liberation of our hostages and for a world filled only with revealed love and light.This imminent goal begins within, as we each strengthen a personal connection with our Higher Power … Continue reading He will deliver us out of…
I’m trying to live as if things are normal. But at the moment I feel a bit lost, disconnected. Sometimes waves of pain come through me, physically and emotionally. A toothache. Injured toe. Sore knee. But it's the emotional pain that takes me over and seems unbearable. Oh, the lonliness. The story I tell myself. … Continue reading He’s trying to reach me, if only I’ll pay attention.
Mindy Rubenstein 