I started riding lessons in 2019 as an adult and my soul immediately responded with love for these beautiful animals. Read More
I look tenderly at inanimate objects. As if they somehow embody my parents. By giving them my concentrated attention and gentle touch, I am giving my parents the same. Read More
There’s room enough in your life for all kinds of people. Act smart. Take risks. But if you are too smart to take the risk or too risky to play it on the safe/smart side, surround yourself with the other — it will make you a more rounded person Read More
Spiritually and physically, the month represents the shift from darkness to light…The Purim story deals with a shift from death to life. Read More
In both stories, the Jewish people are redeemed thanks to the efforts of a single individual…Rather than shirk from this responsibility, they set an example of leadership through the ages. Read More
I can’t tell you how many times someone has had no problem in telling me that I don’t look Jewish. What does a Jewish woman even look like? Am I supposed to have a big nose? Is it my petite features that throw them off? Read More
When our family was asked to participate in the first ever Brothers for Life (BFL) delegation to Australia, we had no idea that these eight days would prove to be life-changing for everyone involved. Read More
And then my daughter turned four and I couldn’t believe it. How was she four already? Where had time gone? Read More
I didn’t understand at that time that in all that excruciating pain and suffering, releasing and tears, my body had its own natural way. My body knew. I stayed with the grieving, the pain and with whatever my body needed to do at that moment. Read More
In Poland, I discovered the importance of carrying on Jewish traditions for those who no longer can. Read More
Each volunteer was allowed to “adopt” a child to play with after work hours. I adopted you. We sat outside on the front lawn and sometimes you smiled or even laughed. Read More
