Can we send her through Paris or will she get stuck when their airspace closes?” “Singapore may not let in flights from the UK…
Love in the time of Coronavirus
The smoke from Australia’s devastating bushfires has barely dissipated and we’re in the midst of a public health emergency. Much discussion has been directed…
Invited to Join a Not-For-Profit Board: Yes or No?
How do you decide whether to commit to an organisation as a board director? Perhaps you have just finished a leadership development course or…
A Leap of Faith
Thinking of Europe, the words that came to my mind were glamorous, beautiful and safe. Thinking of Israel, the words were ancient, distant and…
It’s ok to not be ok
There have been so many tragedies lately and over the years, of people committing suicide due to mental health issues, not to mention other…
Having a Voice and a Right to be Heard
In September last year, I wrote a piece about the safety of women and how they are treated in a school environment: https://jewishwomenofwords.com.au/we-should-not-have-to-live-in-fear I…
Jews Standing Together
It was with shock and sadness that I read the news that a fanatical anti-Semite killed a woman and injured several others…
My friends with special needs are just like me
I had never properly been exposed to people with special needs, so whenever I did I got awkward around them. It all started on…
Tired of giving in
Sometimes the world’s problems weigh so heavily, that your very soul feels tired. I felt this kind of tiredness over the last weeks of…
The Precious Gift of a Name
We stood in a hall filled with most of our closest family and friends. Everyone was so incredibly excited to meet her. Our very…