Israel
Waiting For All the Answers
This year I am almost at a loss for words. The last two years I have wrestled with the question,…
Tova’s Story: Finding My Inner Strength
(1/6): Seeds For The Future “It all started when I was living in New Jersey. I was a teacher and…
Gates of Gold
My journey of self-discovery is one that takes place gradually over many years. It’s only looking back, that I can…
I’m getting married today!
I will be getting married B”H today, Lag Ba’Omer, in Jerusalem. I am 34 years old and had been looking…
Yom Haatzmaut 2020
This moment is like thousands of moments we’ve had before. Life in Israel has historically never been easy. Life here…
The Hidden Pain
Three years ago, Yom Hazikaron took on a whole new meaning for me. That’s not to say that the day…
Dad, You’ll Be Missed
(1/3) “I was hoping that the hospital had the wrong patient. “Nurse, I just want to verify – you’re talking…
What I Understand Now
Dear Abba, This past Shabbat marked 4 years since you left this world. I remember that day so well. Sometimes…
Mini-Layers Profile: #coronastories #pesach #LauraBenDavid
(1/2) “We were really lucky. My son had returned from a trip abroad with buddies and they were able to…
Mini-Layers Profile: #coronastories #pesach #tovabukingolts
(1/2) “For the last 4 years, we have been going to NY for Pesach to visit my parents, brother (who…
Mini-Layers Profile: #coronastories #pesach #NaomiRivkahMost
1/3 “I am a 36-year-old widow with 3 children, ages 9 ½ ( twins boy and girl) and 12 ½-year-old…
When a Kid Believes in Miracles
Last night I was cleaning up the kitchen after a draining day. My husband is traveling for work and I…