Whole But Yet Split
My heart is full yet torn to two. Can it be? Can you be fully satisfied, fully content, yet fully sad?? A stay in Israel that I cherish, a visit with my parents, sisters, brother, their families and friends that … Read More
Where are you?
Where are you? I’m writing this blog as I’m sitting in the LA airport waiting for my flight to Israel. Where am I? Eicha? So often our lives are so busy with the tasks that we have to do; the … Read More
The Power of Song
Mizmor, a psalm, a melody. What a familiar word in prayer service. Many of us are familiar with the Mizmor L’David prayer when we carry the Torah around as part of the Torah service. According to tradition, King David was … Read More
Yes–We Are One Big Family!
This past weekend I got the opportunity to go to a different synagogue than my own. I walked in, and a young lady was handing out the prayer books. What a wonderful surprise it was when she looked up and … Read More
What You Consume You Become
I thought of this clever title, What You Consume You Become, last week, before any of this past weekend’s tragedy happened! Saturday and Sunday have been a challenging weekend for me, and my heart still aches! So full of agony … Read More
Find A Way or Fade Away!
I was just talking to this magnificent lady the other day and it ached my heart. She shared with me the struggles she is now facing in recognizing who she is anymore. She used to be active in her profession, … Read More
Mini Meditation
מודה אני לפניך מלך חי וקים שהחזרת בי נשמתי רבה אמונתך Modah Ani L’fanecha melech Chai V’kayam She’hechezarta bi nishmati rabbah emunatecha. I would like you to close your eyes. don’t shut them strongly, simply close your eyelids. Let your mind … Read More
Shabbat Bliss
I love that time where I gather my family around the Shabbat candles, I light the candles and then together we recite the blessings. Growing up in an Orthodox household, and being female, I did not go to shul on friday … Read More
Questions for the Days of Awe
I came across this as I was preparing myself for the High Holy Days. And I loved it. So, here it is for you! Discuss it with your loved ones around the dinner table! 1) When do I feel that … Read More
Before the High Holidays
אדוני שפתי תפתח ופי יגיד תהילתך Adonai Sfatai tiftach oofee yagid tehilatecha These words are taken out of Psalm 51. “God, open up my lips, that my mouth may declare your praise.” Who said that? You may be surprised to … Read More