Aliyah
The Life Waiting For Me: A Letter
This essay was workshopped in The Layers Writing Workshops. Dear Hashem, You know everything that I have been through. You…
Where I’m Meant To Be
THIS ESSAY WAS WORKSHOPPED IN THE LAYERS WRITING WORKSHOPS. There was something I wanted. Something I was so busy dreaming…
Looking Toward the Heavens
Last night was surreal. I sat with some of my sisters, my mother, and my daughter in the darkness listening…
Reality Under Rockets
I had never heard a rocket siren before. I’ve watched countless videos of rocket sirens, rocket explosions, and all sorts…
Shira’s Story: Behind the Scenes of the New Layers Book
(1/6) Some of you may already know parts of my story. This next part I’ve been keeping to myself for…
Azi’s Story: “Finding the Light Within Us”
(1/8): “Feeling Deeply” “From a very young age, I had a great capacity to feel. I recall watching an episode…
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…
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…
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 #tovabukingolts
(1/2) “For the last 4 years, we have been going to NY for Pesach to visit my parents, brother (who…